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Project Coordinator

Self-Help for the Elderly • Full-time • San Francisco, CA, US • $25 - $27 / hour • 5d ago

Language Proficiency: Tagalog, English

Title: Project Coordinator (Sector)

Department: Employment Training & Economic Development

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Employment Training and Economic Development

Summary: Assists Senior and Manager staff in developing, implementing, and coordinating workforce services and training programs in the department.

Essential Functions

Recruits, trains, and monitors workforce services participants and sector training program participants for industry-recognized certifications and job placement and retention in the training-related field, where appropriate.
Coordinates and conducts outreach and enrollment orientations; presents the programs and assists participants with completing intake and eligibility forms; and provides follow-up as needed; inputs participants’ data to agency and funder databases; communicates and coordinates with staff on participant enrollment.
Assesses current training classes, curricula, workshops and materials; assists in the development of new training materials such as online tutorials, educational videos, student workbooks and resource guides; conducts Vocational ESL and Job Readiness Training for program participants as needed.
Responsible for participant job placement and retention, certification/licensing, evaluation, reporting/invoicing, and data collection to ensure that program goals and requirements are met; develops 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.
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.
Generates reports and analyzes program data; submits monthly reports to the Operations Manager for progress on contract goals.
Serves as a community liaison; networks with other employment service providers, potential employers, and partners for career and training opportunities for 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.
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 one year of experience in program coordination or supervision.
Possession of knowledge and training in workforce development preferred; experience with vocational training is 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 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) 677-7600 for special assistance.