Fatherhood Program Facilitator/Employment Coordinator

We would love for you to apply to be part of the Passages team! We are looking for those who share our passion to empower and inspire families to thrive!

Fatherhood Class Facilitator/Employment Coordinator

Essential Position Functions:

• Run weekly fatherhood group workshops with participants following evidence based curriculum
• Meet with each workforce development program participant upon enrollment to establish an individualized career training and placement strategy
• Assist participants to create a professional resume portfolio and meet weekly to follow up on progress towards professional goals
• Identify appropriate career exploration activities and internship and job placements
• Meet with program staff on a regular basis to ensure appropriate information sharing, coordination of program activities and service delivery
• Routinely use data and evidence-based practices to target sectors and employment partners to obtain job and internship opportunities
• Build new relationships with and attend job fairs/hiring events to connect with potential employment partners and build ongoing relationships to increase employment opportunities for program participants
• Manage current partnerships with employers to assist in creating passages of success for clients
• Prepare and communicate job specifications and carefully match potential participants
• Refer appropriate participants to potential employers for consideration of the job openings and provide consistent follow-up to employers.
• Track attendance, employment placement outcomes, and all client touch points for program participants in data management systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to facilitate workshops during the evening via zoom twice per week
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Knowledge of/experience navigating northeast Ohio workforce development and social service systems.
• Experience working with and respect for low-income urban and rural families
• Knowledge of the demand-driven approach to employment services, job development strategies and labor market trends in a range of occupational fields (professional, skilled, semi-skilled and industrial)
• Experience working with program target population
• Self starter and go getter who can make successes happen without intensive management
• Ability to outreach, network, and market participants and program
• Ability to motivate participants toward full-time, entry-level employment
• Ability to motivate placed participants toward the retention of entry-level employment
• Ability to help participants goal set based on appropriate need prioritizations

Additional Core Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and other widely utilized software applications
• Prior sales, marketing, employment counseling or job development experience
• Ability to work independently and meet established deadlines
• Ability to coordinate a variety of projects simultaneously

Passages is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Why are you interested in this position?

Ability to Relocate:

• Elyria, OH 44035: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21