What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Pathways Coordinator position at COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY DEV?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Under the direction of the VCN YouthSource Manager, the Career Pathways Coordinator will provide one-on-one academic / training / employment services to opportunity youth in South Los Angeles who are preparing to join the workforce. The Career Pathways Coordinator will connect members and alumni to apprenticeship programs; assist them to understand their choices for post-secondary education, and career training. The Career Pathways Coordinator will also be responsible for establishing and strengthening relationships with academic institutions, government agencies, WorkSource centers, businesses and any entity that can provide commitment / resources of employment and / or career opportunities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build relationships with universities, colleges; assist potential candidates in completing applications and provide assistance completing enrollment process.
- Coordinate the college and employment readiness training component for CRCD workforce development programs.
- Host and coordinate the college corner centrally located at the VCN YouthSource Center
- Coordinates a variety of events and programs (e.g. student assessments, classroom presentations, career fairs, college visits, fieldtrips, student placement and follow up, teacher and counselor in-services, etc.) for the purpose of supporting a smooth transition from high school to post-secondary training and / or employment
- Build relationships with prospective employers, including construction trade unions, transportation, and public works fields; stay informed of prerequisites for union apprenticeships and other employment opportunities
- Coordinate weekly work readiness workshops and sessions
- Facilitate FASFA Workshops
- Facilitate and conduct career exploration assessments and inventories
- Conduct case conference sessions with the Vernon-Central / LATTC WorkSource Center
- Provide placement retention and intervention support for all exited youth for a minimum of 12 months (4 quarters).
- Track and document 2nd and 4th quarter placements.
- Uphold CRCD’s Mission Statement and 5 Year Strategic Plan
Requirements :
SALARY
45,000-$50,000 annually
BENEFITS
CRCD is in the top 10% for excellent benefits for non-profits with an array of benefits available including :
All candidates are subject to a criminal history check and meet CRCD’s criteria regarding criminal history and must pass background check conducted by LA County. CRCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the EEO / ADA Coordinator. EEO / ADA Coordinator contact : Stacey Cabling (213) 743-6193.
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000
