Job Placement Coordinator-AMIkids Workforce Development (Boatyard)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Job Placement Coordinator role will develop and/or implement a strategy aligning with applicable grant outcomes and build on-going relationships with local and national businesses to acquire employment opportunities for AMIkids youth/participants/apprentices.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Develop and/or implement the strategy to attract employer sponsors and participants/apprentices to participate in the Workforce Development and/or apprenticeship programs,
• Recruit employer sponsors and youth to participate in the program(s),
• Partner with Team Members to identify placement needs and appropriate job match,
• Maintain long term relationships with local and national employers to build a pipeline of ongoing job placement partnerships; establish effective monthly communication with each employer,
• Incorporate a variety of resources to attract and retain when developing an ongoing pipeline of job opportunities for youth/participants (e.g. Workforce development agencies, meetings, job fairs, local community meetings, etc.) and educate the youth/apprentices on searching for relevant job opportunities,
• Understand job qualifications by employer and position,
• Monitor the success of job placements and track progress; obtain feedback from employers on youths' progress,
• Respond to all business development inquiries in a timely manner,
• Monitor and produce monthly reports (e.g. placements, satisfaction of placements, business relationships etc.),
• Take appropriate action on grant-related outcomes to ensure goals are met (e.g. new partnerships, furthering existing partnerships, placement of youth in jobs, follow up with youth after exit through follow up periodically) in accordance with grant agreements,
• Understand and monitor federal, state, and local employment laws to ensure employers abide by related to youth employment, and address issues/concerns identified,
• Operate institute vehicles as required in accordance with van policies and procedures,
• Transport youth and may drive for other work-related tasks,
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• Associate degree, bachelor's preferred,
• Three years' applicable experience; preferred in recruitment and community involvement,
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written),
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Intermediate Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, Entry Level Excel)

What's in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.