Career Educator - Workforce Development Coordinator

Fedcap, Inc., a Fedcap program, is currently hiring for a full-time Career Educator - Workforce Development Coordinator to develop employment opportunities that align with the goals of our Youth Pathways participants in the Bronx, NY area. This education position earns a competitive wage.

In addition to competitive pay of $43,000 o $47,000 per year and our healthy culture, we offer our Career Educator - Workforce Development Coordinators the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• A flexible spending account (FSA)
• Short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan
• An employee assistance program
• A future mom's program
• Life insurance

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!

DAY-TO-DAY

This full-time social work education position works the day shift.

As a Career Educator - Workforce Development Coordinator, you're responsible for developing job opportunities that are appropriate and in line with our Youth Pathways participant's career interests. You provide interview prep and coaching both individually and in groups to prepare participants for interviews. To help our participants succeed, you offer constructive feedback, assist with the employment placement and hiring processes, and guide participants to economic self-sufficiency. You also partner with internal or external operations and business partners to meet the needs of employers and job-seeking candidates.

In addition, you maximize employment opportunities for our participants and execute successful strategies for filling open job orders. Regarding employment opportunities, you receive and record information from employers as well as facilitate recruitment information sessions and workshops. You help coordinate in-house job fairs and large-scale recruitment events through employer relationships to help participants discover potential employment opportunities.

On a routine basis, you bring in job orders that align with participant interests and successfully match program graduates with opportunities. You also maintain accurate and detailed files or case notes on each participant to track their progress. Helping others achieve their career goals using your Workforce Development skills makes you feel good, which is why you excel in this social work education position!

ABOUT FEDCAP, INC.

Launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018, Fedcap, Inc. offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment to become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational or employer-based training, job placement, and post-placement support. We provide a broad range of services to thousands of individuals across a growing footprint, helping them achieve economic and social well-being.

We are committed to making sustainable, high-outcome, and life-changing differences for the individuals and families we serve. Our services are only as effective as the quality of the people who make up our team. To achieve our mission, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

OUR IDEAL CAREER EDUCATOR - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

• Discrete - can handle confidential information with discretion
• Professional - has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attentive - highly organized and detail-oriented
• Efficient - can effectively prioritize tasks while demonstrating good time management
• Optimistc - able to maintain a positive and professional attitude

If this sounds like you, keep reading about this social work position!

REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAREER EDUCATOR - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human services, education, or social work OR equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience in a nonprofit setting, recruiting, successful job placement, or Workforce Development
• 1+ years of experience working with populations on public assistance, incarcerated individuals, disconnected youth, and those affected by the challenges associated with poverty
• Experience in facilitating training and workshops
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel

If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our social work team as a Career Educator - Workforce Development Coordinator!

Location: 10455