What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Placement Coordinator position at AMIKids Pensacola, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Job Placement Coordinator role will develop and / or implement a strategy aligning with applicable grant outcomes and build on-going relationships with local and national businesses to acquire employment opportunities for AMIkids youth / participants / apprentices.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Develop and / or implement the strategy to attract employer sponsors and participants / apprentices to participate in the Workforce Development and / or apprenticeship programs,
- Recruit employer sponsors and youth to participate in the program(s),
- Partner with Team Members to identify placement needs and appropriate job match,
- Maintain long term relationships with local and national employers to build a pipeline of ongoing job placement partnerships; establish effective monthly communication with each employer,
- Incorporate a variety of resources to attract and retain when developing an ongoing pipeline of job opportunities for youth / participants (e.g. Workforce development agencies, meetings, job fairs, local community meetings, etc.) and educate the youth / apprentices on searching for relevant job opportunities,
- Understand job qualifications by employer and position,
- Monitor the success of job placements and track progress; obtain feedback from employers on youths’ progress,
- Respond to all business development inquiries in a timely manner,
- Monitor and produce monthly reports (e.g. placements, satisfaction of placements, business relationships etc.),
- Take appropriate action on grant-related outcomes to ensure goals are met (e.g. new partnerships, furthering existing partnerships, placement of youth in jobs, follow up with youth after exit through follow up periodically) in accordance with grant agreements,
- Understand and monitor federal, state, and local employment laws to ensure employers abide by related to youth employment, and address issues / concerns identified,
- Operate institute vehicles as required in accordance with van policies and procedures,
- Transport youth and may drive for other work-related tasks,
- Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,
- Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience
What's in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including :