Job Development Coordinator
Job Development Coordinator
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Job Description
Our Education and Training Center provides the fuel the face and gateway to all the awesome services we provide for individuals families and organizations in the communities we serve. But what does that mean for you as a team member It means that you are connected to something bigger than yourself something that helps shape the community you live with the most basic need of ability to have a productive livelihood... The Job Development Coordinator works to develop and administer job placement strategies for disabled youth adults and other atrisk populations many of whom face multiple physical cognitive situational and/or emotional barriers to employment. He or she establishes relationships with local businesses and community agencies and works closely with other members of the GoodwillSR team to ensure placement opportunities and retention from the training programs.
In effort to expand the employment opportunities available to program participants the Job Development Coordinator will work with employers government agencies and education/training community partners to gain a more distinct understanding of requirements for entry level jobs and potentially available placement opportunities.
Job Development Coordinator
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers Lagrange GA
The Mission department is currently seeking a Job Development Coordinator to support our Education and Training Center.
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers Inc.s Job Development Coordinator responsibilities:
Essential Functions
- Strategically target industry sectors and employment partners to obtain job and internship opportunities for clients using various methods including networking and data research.
- Create partnerships with employers to utilize GoodwillSR as a staffing mechanism.
- Prepare and communicate job specifications and carefully match potential participants.
- Meet with program staff on a regular basis to ensure appropriate information sharing coordination of program activities and service delivery.
- Meet with each program participant upon enrollment to establish an individualized job placement plan with long term goals and placement strategy.
- Run weekly group workshops with participants.
- Work with clients to target resumes and cover letters for specific job opportunities.
- Refer appropriate participants to potential employers for consideration of the job openings and provide consistent followup to employers.
- Make referrals to partnering agencies as appropriate.
- Participate with the career center in job fairs and on/off site recruitment events.
- Track employment placement outcomes and retention for program participants.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree.
- Previous experience in an employment staffing environment.
- Previous sales marketing employment counseling or job development experience.
- Previous experience using Microsoft Office and other widely utilized software applications.
- Previous experience navigating Georgia workforce development and social service systems (preferred).
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day although some outofarea and overnight travel may be expected. Travel required for community outreach partnership meetings and professional development and/or to assist other facilities.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
