Project Coordinator – EMPOWERED! Program

Reports to:

Senior Project Manager

Works with individuals participating in the EMPOWERED! “Clean Energy” full scope of Skilled Trades programming. Coaches, mentors, facilitates and assists individuals to set employment-related goals and address barriers to employment within the scope of the agency’s policies, procedures, and budget. Supports Senior Program Manager with identifying available resources and employment opportunities available to clients interested in career exploration within the clean energy sector.

Helps clients establish an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) and follows up to ensure implementation. Assists Senior Project Manager and Lead Project Coordinator with program design, implementation and instructional facilitating of curriculum.

• Establishes a positive and productive working relationship with individuals from various backgrounds, including young adults (ages 18 to 30), recently restored citizens and applicants with criminal convictions in their background.
• Assists with the intake and assessment phases, including ensuring the program participants’ cooperation with the complete employment-centered case management process.
• Maintain contact with participants through weekly appointments and engagement activities to track their progress to interview/job readiness status.
• Facilitates the individual’s involvement with the creation and implementation of an Individual Employment Plan (IEP), including coaching individuals on meeting career/employment goals, managing expectations, program performance and emerging opportunities.
• Inputs and maintains accurate up-to-date individual activity/data into the tracking system designated by the agency.
• Creates and maintains individual files per assigned case load.
• Facilitates group sessions and workshops to build employment readiness skills.
• Distributes attendance stipends and retention incentives to program participants.
• Prepares and submits assigned weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Facilitates referrals for individuals to internal and external resources as needed.
• Occasional travel off-site to support training or other outreach engagement activities.
• Seeks out recruitment opportunities and works with colleagues to build a calendar of recruitment events.
• Represents the Agency at internal and external outreach events and recruiting activities.
• Using motivational interviewing and trauma as appropriate to help guide program participants to goal achievement.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is primarily based in a standard office environment and requires the ability to effectively operate a telephone, computer, and other standard office equipment for extended periods of time. The role also requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods as needed throughout the workday. Occasional local travel and attendance at community events, meetings, or off-site activities may be required.

Additionally, the position requires the ability to lift, push, or pull materials weighing up to 15 pounds in the course of performing regular job duties. Requires current driver’s license and willingness to transport clients in company vehicle to job sites and educational field trips.

• Integrity and Trust
• Action Oriented
• Drive for Results
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Decision Quality
• Problem Solving
• Process Management
• Customer Services
• Innovation
• Verbal, Written Communication Skills
• Technical Skills (e.g., PC applications)
• Willingness to facilitate curriculum

• Associate degree in social work or related field (Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, etc.) or equivalent knowledge/experience.
• Knowledge of industry-standards for sustainability and “clean jobs”, including solar energy, wind energy, energy efficiency, combined heat and power, facilities maintenance, etc.
• Must possess a valid Ohio Driver's license and/or reliable transportation. Must comply with agency's insurance carrier standards and policy.
• Preferred:
  Experience as a work-readiness curriculum facilitator.
• Preferred:
  Certification in specific facilitator training (e.g., FDS, “Thinking for a Change”, Job Coaching, Resume Writing).
• Preferred:
  Experience with NCCER curriculum.
• Preferred:
  Experience in working with diverse populations of people.

IMPACT Community Action recognizes that a diverse workforce enhances the organization in many ways. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities that foster diversity and meaningful experiences.