Employment Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Employment Coordinator plays a key role in supporting young adults (ages 16-26) as they prepare for secure and maintain employment. Through a trauma informed approach this position blends group facilitation one-one-one coaching employer engagement and case management within a supportive team-based Resource Center environment. You will build relationships teach workforce readiness skills and connect young people to real-world opportunities that align with their goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Workforce Readiness & Coaching

Recruit young adults to participate in the Work Readiness Programs.

Facilitate ongoing curricula and in person group classes and learning cohorts (including flexible scheduling to meet participant needs).

Provide individualized coaching following the classroom experience by meeting with clients each week.

Help participants build a professional career portfolio and set realistic employment goals.

Employment & Employer Engagement

Arrange informational interviews job shadowing internships and employment opportunities.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners and employers.

Support young adults in securing and maintaining employment aligned with their aspirations.

Case Management & Support

Provide referrals to community resources addressing barriers such as housing transportation food and childcare.

Encourage and assist clients with SNAP Employment & Training enrollment and participation.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date case documentation and enter timely case notes.

Collaborate with partners to monitor progress and celebrate successes.

Resource Center Collaboration

Partner with colleagues to plan and implement special programming including job fairs resource fairs enrichment activities and seasonal events.

Contribute to a welcoming supportive environment for all youth who enter the Resource Center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Bachelors degree in social services education employment services or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Valid Tennessee drivers license

Skills

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Creative problem solving

Client-centered mindset

Patient yet persistent approach

Strong time management and organizational skills

Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries

Confidence facilitating small groups

Ability to recruit and develop employer partnerships

Experience

Minimum of 2 years facilitating group training or workforce programs

Proven experience working with youth and young adults ages 16-26

Established knowledge of employment and training programs to include interviewing techniques vocational and employment related assessments and use of labor market information to connect participants to jobs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This role includes a mix of office-based work and community engagement. The position requires regular standing sitting walking and communicating with participants and partners. Reasonable accommodations are available to support qualified individuals.

Applicants must pass thorough background check and drug screen. Must have valid Tennessee drivers license.

Additionally The Diana Screen is administered to all potential applicants to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained. At Monroe Harding the safety and protection of the youth who have been entrusted to us is our #1 priority.

Benefits

• Medical dental and vision insurance available (90-100% coverage paid by Monroe Harding for the employee)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Generous paid time off package
• 401k (Monroe Harding will match up to 4%)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and training

Become part of our 130-year legacy today; apply here: Monroe Harding:Since 1893 Monroe Harding has continually adapted to meet the needs of children who are in or transitioning out of state custody caring for more than 16000 children who have been abused abandoned or neglected. Today we are a healing community for youth and families as they move beyond trauma to experience hope. We are meeting this mission through four key programs serving young people who are currently in or are transitioning from the foster care system: Foster Care Supportive Housing Education & Career Readiness and Therapy & Healing.

Our Values:

• Optimism: We celebrate and encourage the good in each other. We create an environment in which people can have fun express gratitude feel uplifted explore their passions and increase their resiliency.
• Inclusion: Through a lens of respect we advocate for our families our youth and each other by creating a sense of belonging understanding and value for the uniqueness of each individual.
• Curiosity: We are committed to creating a learning environment that seeks knowledge looks to the future and goes beyond the status quo.
• Personal Accountability: We empower one another to be our best selves. By showing up listening and providing thoughtful feedback we create a culture that allows for self-care.
• Collaboration: We believe that people who are committed to open communication a willingness to help and working together as a team create a safe environment and a culture of excellence.

Monroe Harding is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status disability status or other legally protected status.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and interview procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at or call .