Senior Project Coordinator - Self-Help for the Elderly : Job Details

Title: Senior Project Coordinator (Sector)Department: Employment Training & Economic DevelopmentFLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Director of Employment Training and Economic DevelopmentJob Summary: Assistance and coordination of project development, implementation, and administration of workforce services and training programs in the department.Essential Functions: Assists the Manager and Director with managing grant-funded programs and analyzing program performance data. Recruits, trains, and monitors workforce services participants and sector training program participants for industry-recognized certifications and job placement and retention in training-related fields where appropriate; ensures that program goals and requirements are met. Promotes sector training programs in the community; 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. Coordinates and conducts enrollment orientations; presents the programs and assists participants with completing intake and eligibility forms; and provides follow-up as needed. Develops and reviews Individual Employment Plans (IEPs) for new participants and provides case management, job search and coaching, job placement and retention, and other wrap-around services for training participants as needed. Generates reports and analyzes program data; submits monthly reports to the Finance Department for billing and to the Manager for progress on contract goals as needed. Serves as a community liaison; networks with other employment service providers and potential employers for career opportunities for training 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. Conducts evaluation, research, and analysis on existing and potential training programs; assists in developing and promoting new training programs in the Bay Area to meet client needs, if necessary. 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 three years 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 the performance of job duties. If driving, must have and maintain a valid CA driver's 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) ###-#### for special assistance.