What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at Self-Help for the Elderly?
Title: Project Coordinator
Department: Employment Training & Economic Development
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Operations Manager
Job Summary: Assists Senior and Manager Staff in the development, implementation, and coordination of workforce services, and job preparedness programs in the department.
Essential Functions:
⦁ Responsible for successfully implement and manage Light Duty Community Services and Digital Literacy Program; assist with outreach and promoting other workforce trainings in the department
⦁ Coordinates and conducts outreach and enrollment orientations; presents the programs and assists participants with completing intake and eligibility forms; and provides follow-up as needed; inputs participants’ data to agency and funder databases; communicates and coordinates with staff on participant enrollment.
⦁ Assesses current curricula, workshops and materials; assists in the development of new training materials such as online tutorial, educational videos, student workbooks and resource guides
⦁ Responsible for participant job placement and retention, evaluation, reporting/invoicing, and data collection to ensure that program goals and requirements are met; provides case management, job search and coaching, job placement and retention, and other wrap-around services for training participants as needed.
⦁ Develops and implements appropriate outreach plans such as coordinating and conducting presentations for targeted audiences to introduce the programs; develops materials such as flyers, brochures, and press releases.
⦁ Generates reports and analyzes program data; submits monthly reports to the Operations Manager for progress on contract goals.
⦁ Serves as a community liaison; networks with other employment service providers, potential employers and partners for career and training opportunities for program participants; plans and participates in employment activities such as internal and external pre-screening, hiring, or job fairs, as well as community, and resource fairs.
⦁ Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
⦁ Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, counseling, business/public administration or a related field; and a minimum of one year of experience in program coordination or supervision.
⦁ Possession of knowledge and training in workforce development preferred; experience with vocational training highly desirable.
⦁ Must have experience and interest in working with diverse ethnic groups and older adults.
⦁ Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese or Russian are preferred.
⦁ Proficient in MS Office and the internet.
⦁ Must pass a background check.
⦁ Must be able to travel via public transportation or personal/department vehicle for performance of job duties. If driving, must have and maintain a valid CA driver license, satisfactory driving record, and auto insurance coverage as specified in Self-Help's policy.
Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.
Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call (415) 677-7600 for special assistance.
