life preparation coordinator

Job Summary The Life Preparation Coordinator assists the Assistant Director of Workforce Development in providing vision and leadership for the self-sufficiency segment of HUMs program model, which includes education, employment, and housing. Maintaining excellent communications and developing rapport with clients and staff by arranging continued contact through employment lifecycle while adhering to the Core Values of the Mission in all activities. Primary Duties The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Assists management with the coordination, implementation and operations of job placement, retention and transitional services. Develop and coordinate essential skills workshops (Resume Writing, MOCK Interviews, Job Research Skills, Financial Knowledge, as well as Basic Computer Knowledge Classes). Assist with legal aid scheduling and services to meet clients needs. Facilitate WFD Intake application; plan and develop path based on specific needs of the client. Supports clients by facilitating, promoting and coordinating contacts with employers, community partners, technical trainers, and higher education institutions. Supports clients during employment onboarding process; interviewing formats, benefits package outline, etc. Maintaining relationships with community partners/companies post placement. Engages community partners/employers to invite speakers, provide internship mentors and to expand job placement opportunities. Documents all program activity, track client placement in jobs, technical training programs, internships, and continued or higher educational programs. Serves as a principal liaison between clients and internal or external program staff, on day-to-day programmatic, operational, and administrative issues. Coordinates activities of staff members, and/or volunteers engaged in implementation and administration of program objectives. Facilitate daily Life Prep session and monitor client progress in session. Will meet with all ambivalent clients at any stage of development who are considering leaving HUM as a last line of defense. Develop and maintain relationships with appropriate social service agencies, assisting in the development of program activities specific to recovery support and housing. Participate in Program Leadership Team meetings to report on Life Prep clients progress and any disciplinary issues that need to be addressed. Maintain compliance with all program policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications Exhibit the Core Values of Helping Up Mission, Inc. Bachelors degree in social work and/or Business preferred but relevant HUM experience with program will be considered as well. 5-7 years industry specific knowledge. Excellent writing abilities, data collection, and analytic skills. Experience in case management and direct service delivery. Demonstrated ability to interface well with diverse, disadvantaged populations with multiple barriers to educational and vocational success including low literacy, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, history of incarceration, and impaired cognitive functioning. Proven ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, community organizations, and the broader community. Understanding of basic money management skills and the intersections of money, employment, addiction, housing, and recovery. Ability to clearly explain these concepts and strategies for building economic self-sufficiency. Excellent verbal and written communication, planning and time management skills. High degree of creative energy and the ability to adapt easily to change; Energetic and enthusiastic. Excellent knowledge of MS Office, data management software, as well as the use of social media.