Placement Coordinator, KnoxWorx

Description

Our Mission:
Knoxville Leadership Foundation (KLF) serves the Knoxville area by connecting communities of resource with communities of need, while reconciling people to Jesus Christ and to each other.

Purpose of Position:
The Knox Worx Placement Career Coordinator is a full-time position dedicated to empowering program participants by guiding them toward meaningful career pathways and employment opportunities. Knox Worx focuses on serving individuals who have dropped out of high school and/or are justice-involved. This position is primarily focused on providing career counseling, developing job readiness skills, connecting participants with employers, and supporting them in securing and retaining employment.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with employers and training providers (Educational Institutions, On-the-Job Training Providers, Apprenticeships etc.) that will provide career opportunities aligned with the interests, goals and benefit of Knox Worx participants. This will include networking and making presentations about Knox Worx.
• Outline and oversee a clear plan for placement (employment or further training) with each Knox Worx participant.
• Meet with participants at regular intervals to identify placement goals, then evaluate placement plan and make modifications, as needed, with a commitment to their progress and success.
• Interview participants relative to placements being sought and make connections with placement opportunities.
• Ensure participants are prepared before going to job interviews, and conduct follow-up assessments.
• Work closely with employers and training providers to maximize participant employment retention and success.
• Provide evaluation, conciliation, and mediation between employer and employee post job placement.
• Contribute to Knox Worx program refinements in ways that meet the needs and expectation of employers and training providers.
• Develops strategies, working alongside case managers, to engage and support participants post-program with job development, training, and educational opportunities. Assist with re-placement when initial placement is not successful.
• Identify and schedule career-related guest speakers, site visits, job shadow experiences, and informational interviews.
• Ongoing development and facilitation of job readiness opportunities and classes. Serves as a consistent trainer.
• Completes necessary data entry and documentation.
• Participation in all appropriate staff meetings, retreats, etc. as assigned by your supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; experience with disadvantaged individuals and communities a plus
• This position transports program participants. A driving record will be reviewed by our insurance company. Any violations need to be discussed during the interview process

• Adaptability: adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with foundation growth, frequent change, delays, and unexpected events
• Analytical/Problem Solving:
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, resolving problems in a timely manner
• Communication: maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things. Strong written and oral skills
• Planning/Organizing: prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
• Quality control: demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods standing outside on active worksites
• Bending and twisting
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

For more information about the programs of Knoxville Leadership Foundation visit us online .org.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Human Resources
• Industries:
  Civic and Social Organizations

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