Description
Workforce Development Coordinator needed for full-time, temporary position in Philadelphia County.
The Workforce Development Coordinator leads daily delivery of employment readiness and job placement services for unemployed and underemployed individuals. This role designs and implements a comprehensive 'ready-to-work' model that includes intensive coaching and short-term services leading to direct placement, work-based training with paid components such as on-the-job training and internships, and accelerated skills training along career pathways to middle- and high-skill jobs.
Responsibilities include planning and executing workforce strategies through internal and partner collaborations; building and maintaining employer and community partnerships; organizing workforce events; researching labor market trends to align job functions and candidate skills; interviewing and prescreening participants for appropriate career pathways; and collaborating with case management staff to assess needs, address barriers, and promote self-sufficiency. The Coordinator also supports oversight of subcontractor performance through reporting, tracks and documents participant activity and outcomes, develops online resources, maintains accurate database records, and performs additional duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
BSW or MSW and have experience in workforce development, candidate screening, and project management, with a preference for experience designing programs for unemployed or underemployed populations. Strong organizational, presentation, and writing skills are essential, along with excellent customer service and communication abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems is required, as is the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.
This position is currently accepting applications.
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