What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Coordinator position at Alaska Primary Care Association?
The Employment Coordinator will be directly involved with recruitment, student case management and employer engagement strategies. This position will provide case management for student participants with all phases of their job search to overcome barriers. In addition, this position will assist with marketing our apprenticeship program to interested employers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.
- Source participants for all APCA programs through various recruitment sources: Career Fairs, job expos, referrals, Health fairs, community events, etc.
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Manage participant information and requirements with the use of multiple systems and databases.
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Develop community/business partnerships to establish a network of business partners who will support APCA PATH academies and apprenticeship program goals.
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Recruit, maintain, and fostering partnerships with potential program partners such as referral sites, health care facilities, Direct Support Professional (DSP) agencies.
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Provide instruction on job readiness skills such as resume building, interviewing, etc. to students as required.
- Provide one-on-one case management support to all PATH students who enroll in our PATH Academies.
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Monitor job readiness for students and provide regular feedback to instructors during educational events on areas needing additional support.
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Assist participants with resume and interview preparation, job applications and overall job readiness
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Regular follow up and record keeping of Participants’ scheduled job application and interviews.
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General project planning and execution.
- Collaborate with APCA staff to monitor class and participation goals, share success stories and candidate referrals.
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Engage participants in referral to supportive services.
Qualifications / Knowledge
Required
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in training, recruitment, case-management or similar
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Associates degree in related field or related year for year experience may be substituted in lieu of education
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Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills supported by documented experience and professional references
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Experience in successfully facilitating staff and community meetings
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Demonstrated proficiency in use of a computer for work processing, spreadsheets use, communication via email, and for conducting research via the Internet
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows required
Preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree
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Previous experience in health, social service, community development, and/or working with the underserved
Skills and Abilities
- Ability and willingness to work with state and local partnerships, especially those serving rural Alaskan communities.
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Ability to work as a member of a team and be able to support organizational decisions. Candidate must always promote the APCA in a positive light both internally among staff and externally among members and other stakeholders.
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Demonstrated knowledge, skill, and experience in working with diverse populations.
- Ability to develop, maintain and promote constructive relationships.
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Ability to work independently and to execute projects and tasks in a timely, responsive, accurate and thorough manner.
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Ability to execute discretion and independent judgment and maintain neutrality.