URBAN SENIORS JOBS PROGRAM (USJP)

Position/Title: Part-Time Site Coordinator

Location: 111 Washington Street, Paterson (Passaic County)
Hours: Part-Time; 20 hours per week
Reports To: Project Lead, Urban Seniors Jobs Program
Position Posted: 3/15/24 until filled

Basic Functions:
Responsible for the recruitment, counseling, assessment, orientation, participant workshops, development of Individual Employment Plans (IEPs), and the follow-up of participants for his or her assigned county. Serves as a liaison between the project and the host agencies on activities related to participants.

Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews and conducts initial pre-orientation and assist with intake process for applicants.
• Effectively assist unemployed or underemployed seniors aged 55+ successfully re-enter the workforce while providing continuous support.
• Responsible for the completion and updating of participant assessments, case management notes. and IEP's.
• Identifies needed support services for participants to maximize unsubsidized employment success.
• Provides ongoing assessment of participant skills and community service assignments.
• Ensures participant training reflects IEP.
• Conducts follow-up and monitoring with host agencies and participants after placement as well as post unsubsidized employment via telephone, email. fax, and onsite visits.
• Identifies local support services at low- or no-cost.
• Works with host agency Supervisors on enhancing participant’s skills.
• Identifies specialized training opportunities and provides follow-up.
• Responsible for completing training assignment description documentation.
• Provides ongoing personal and employment related counseling for participants through individual and/or group sessions.
• Maintains participant records, files and materials in accordance with USJP guidelines.
• Types letters. reports and performs other clerical duties.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, human services, social work or related field preferred
• A minimum of three (3) years experience working in the delivery of program services that includes a combination of administrative responsibilities case management, supervision and fiscal can be substituted for educational requirements.
• Experience conducting program assessments and/or monitoring.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Competent technology & management skills, including proficiency with using Microsoft Office and client database management.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle
• Must be bilingual (Spanish-speaking)

How To Apply:
E-mail résumé/CV and cover letter to Careers and Julie Santos write "USJP- Site Coordinator (Passaic County)" in the subject line.