Career, Training & Education Center Coordinator

Position: Career, Training & Education Center Coordinator

Location: Washington, PA

The Career, Training, and Education Center Coordinator is responsible for delivery of vocational services for all City Mission residents and various other community groups as assigned. Services to be provided in the Career Center include education and training opportunities, job readiness training, vocational assessments, collaboration with and referral to education and career training programs as appropriate.

• Responsible for managing daily operations of the Career Training and Education Center
• Assess City Mission residents and Community members (as applicable) for educational, vocational, and employment service needs.
• Collaborate with local employers, education & training providers, and vocational support agencies for delivering accessibility of services for City Mission residents and Community members
• Coordination and support of job readiness training including but not limited to:
  • Skill identification & development of career goals
  • Financial Literacy Training
  • Job searching & completing applications
  • Resume development
  • Building a professional portfolio
  • Interviewing techniques
• Scheduling Volunteers within the Career Center to uphold program goals. Also, assisting and supporting Volunteers with program tasks, duties, and goals. Supervising and training Work Therapy residents to assist with resident needs and maintain open hours
• Responsible for ensuring all City Mission residents are assessed within the first month of intake. Assessment may include:
  • Career Center Intake Assessment
  • Job and/or Aptitude Profiler
  • Criminal Background Check
• Develop and manage an integrated CTEC Program to increase resident engagement in career programming
• Develop and manage certifications at each work therapy site to ensure maximum learning potential for residents
• Provide support to residents in accessing community resources, including but not limited to supplemental employment assistance (OVR, Career Link, etc.) & education/training programs (if applicable), navigation of transportation assistance and clothing assistance programs for professional attire
• Document all services provided in applicable data tracking systems for outcomes measurement
• Maintain Career Center technology in cooperation with tech vendor and volunteers
• Uphold Career Center Open Hours, including evening hours through staff and volunteer support
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Programs, such as coordinating recreational activities for residents.
• Work with banks and volunteers to provide budgeting and finance addressing impact of generational poverty

• Ability to work independently and uphold programmatic goals
• Knowledge of regional services and providers strongly preferred
• Computer literacy, proficient in internet, email, and various forms of social media
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs
• Willing and able to work evenings

• BA required or equivalent experience
• 2 years of experience in non-profit programming preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills

I hereby acknowledge and accept these responsibilities for the position as outlined in this description. I also acknowledge that other duties may be necessary as the need arises for the smooth operation of the Washington City Mission.