Urban Seniors Jobs Program – Site Coordinator

Location: North Jersey
Hours: Full-Time; Monday – Friday; 9am -5pm (occasional work evenings and weekends)
Salary: $36,000 – $42,000 (compensation commensurate with experience)
Reports To: Program Director (USJP)
Position Posted: 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:

• Recruit, interview, and conduct initial pre-orientation and assist with intake process for job seekers.
• 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.
• Identify needed support services for participants to maximize unsubsidized employment success.
• Provide ongoing assessment of participant skills and community service assignments (CSAs).
• Ensure participant training reflect IEP.
• Conduct follow-up and monitoring with host agencies and clients after placement as well as post unsubsidized employment via telephone, email, fax, and onsite visits.
• Identify local support services at low or no-cost.
• Collaborate with host agency supervisors on enhancing the skills of clients.
• Identify specialized training opportunities and provide follow-up.
• Responsible for completing training assignment description documentation.
• Provide ongoing personal and employment related counseling for job seekers through individual and/or group sessions.
• Maintain client records, files, and materials in accordance with USJP guidelines.
• Type letters, reports, and perform other clerical duties.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in public/ business administration, human services, social work, or related field.
• Two to three years of experience working in the delivery of program services that include a combination of administrative responsibilities, case management, supervision, and fiscal which 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 and management skills, including proficiency with using Microsoft Office and client database management.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Ability to speak Spanish fluently is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA):

The Urban League of Essex County (ULEC) will provide applicants and employees with reasonable
accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Department at (973) 624-9535 Ext 220

How To Apply:
E-mail résumé/CV and cover letter to Careers. write “USJP- Site Coordinator” in the subject line.

The Urban League of Essex County is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.