Vocational Success Coordinator

Position Summary

• This role is responsible for developing and maintaining community partnerships that lead to meaningful employment opportunities for participants and supporting participants throughout employment.

• Promote the value of working with Life Works, supporting our program, and hiring our participants to businesses and employers.
• Support participants and employers during all aspects of exploring, identifying, applying, preparing, onboarding, and maintaining paid employment in the community.

• Employer and Community Engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers, businesses, and community organizations
• Conduct outreach to identify new collaboration, partnership, and employment opportunities
• Represent Life Works at community events, networking groups, and employer visits
• Establish and sustain a strong network of partners aligned with participant goals

• Understand participant goals, strengths, and readiness
• Match participants to appropriate employment opportunities
• Support preparation for interviews, tours, and onboarding expectations
• Gather and communicate employer feedback to support participant growth

• Secure and coordinate opportunities including:
• Job shadowing, internships, paid employment, volunteer experiences, etc.
• Collaborate with employers to shape roles that align with participant strengths and needs
• Identify ongoing and repeat opportunities for participant placement

• Coordinate and schedule:
• Business tours, guest speakers, hiring and networking events, mock interviews, etc.
• Ensure all logistics and expectations are clearly communicated to participants and partners
• Support a structured and positive experience for all parties

• Provide timely and professional follow-up after all engagements
• Send thank you communications to community partners
• Maintain ongoing communication to strengthen and retain partnerships
• Recognize and celebrate partners through newsletters, spotlights, and appreciation efforts

• Maintain accurate records of employer contacts, opportunities, and placements
• Track key metrics including participant vocational performance, partnerships, placements, and engagement activities
• Utilize systems and audit calendars to ensure consistent outreach and follow-up

• Submit OVR referrals
• Attend OVR meetings and maintain ongoing communication with OVR Counselors
• Complete required OVR reports/submissions
• Complete required OVR trainings, maintain required annual CEUs
• Complete annual OVR vender agreement

• Work closely with staff and participant teams
• Participate and provide information and data for participant Comprehensive Reviews
• Collaborate with community partners and external stakeholders
• Provide regular updates on partnerships, opportunities, and participant outcomes
• Programming and Enrichment Support and Facilitation

• Bachelors degree in a related field (Masters preferred)
• Experience in community engagement, workforce development, or relationship management preferred
• Experience working with autistic adults and their families

• Relationship Building & Professional Communication
• Organization & Follow-Through
• Problem Solving & Adaptability
• Participant-Centered Thinking
• Initiative & Accountability
• Strong communication, organization, time-management, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment