Career Placement Coordinator Workforce Development Program Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) is seeking a visionary and dynamic individual to join the Youth Development team as a Career Placement Coordinator. This innovative full-time position is based in Los Angeles, CA. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the CRCD website (coalitionrcd.org/index.html) to gain insight into the agency’s mission. Mission of CRCD To better sustain, coordinate and improve local planning, development and community services that address the needs of low-income residents and small businesses in South Los Angeles. Founded in 2005, the Coalition for Responsible Community Development has a unique focus on young people in Vernon-Central (age 16-25), and collaborates with residents, businesses, community-based organizations, civic leaders and Los Angeles Trade Technical College to improve the quality of life in our community. Position Overview The Career Placement Coordinator will provide one-on-one academic/training/employment services to at-risk and transition-age youth in South Los Angeles who are preparing to join the workforce. Connect members and alumni to apprenticeship programs; assist them to understand their choices for post-secondary education and career training. The Career Placement Coordinator will 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. The Career Placement Coordinator will coordinate the college and employment readiness training component for CRCD workforce development programs. Specific Duties and Responsibilities • Build relationships with universities, colleges; assist potential candidates in completing applications, provide assistance completing enrollment process • 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, self esteem programs, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the 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 pre-requisites for union apprenticeships and other employment opportunities • Build relationships with community-based organizations and government agencies to promote collaboration, solve problems and identify resources for unemployed youth (EDD, SAJE, WorkSource Centers, etc.) • Obtain commitments from prospective employers to hire program graduates; seek job shadowing, internships and volunteer opportunities for graduates as a step to employment • Responsible for reporting placement and follow-up activities for alumni and program participants that are early completers or need assistance finding employment • Assist individual participants with resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques and portfolio creation • Facilitate employment readiness trainings/workshops for participants and alumni • Develop an Employment and Educational Plan identifying barriers to employment/education and action steps to address those barriers and meet with participants on an individual basis at least bi-weekly to monitor progress to identify resources to meet employment/academic needs • Assist participants to enroll in local schools to complete a high school diploma, general equivalency degree and/or college level courses required for employment • Coordinate with contracted Trainers to provide hard (hands-on) and soft (job search) skills • Coordinate facilities and transportation for training session, including driving participants in a van to site visits, hands-on workshops, etc. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree and two years related experience with non-profit and/or youth programs preferably in a college career advising or placement capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with the African American and Latino community • Knowledge of South Los Angeles community resources and social service providers Salary $30,000 - $40,000 based on experience Application Process Those interested in this position may apply by submitting a cover letter, salary history and resume to: [email protected]. Please make sure to include the job title in the subject of your email. 3101 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007 * Tel (213) 743-6193 * Fax (213) 743-6198 “Changing Lives and Building Neighborhoods Responsibly” * coalitionrcd.org
Posted on: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:23:30 +0000
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