WFD Program Specialist

Summary

Job Location: Chicago, IL 60642Salary Range: $24.04 - $24.04 HourlyErie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social service nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth, mental health and community wellness, adult education and training, legal services, and more. Through these programs, we empower the people we work alongside to build powerful communities.Outreach, Recruitment, & Orientation Develop and execute recruitment strategies to engage eligible adults in workforce programs.Participate in community outreach events.Administer skill level tests for participating adults.Provide a structured orientation for adults to set expectations.Research and conduct outreach in prime venues, events or community areas to increase enrollment into workforce bridge programs.Attending outreach events and job fairs to bring resources and participants to our program.Job Readiness Training Case manages all the participants who are actively involved in a workforce development program including job seekers, CDBG, etc. to ensure the following: completion of postsecondary training and industry-related job placement.Guide participants in exploring different training and employment pathways in a particular industry to decide which path best fits their interests and skillsEducate and assist participants with creation of resumes and cover lettersCoordinate program events such as career expos, job fairs, and field trips to businesses and collegesAssist participants with addressing barriers that prevent them from completing postsecondary training or obtaining employmentLead curriculum delivery, interactive activities, and workforce development training for participants.Employment & Job Support Maintain active communication with employers and clients during their first year of employmentConduct regular retention client support (check in at 30, 90, 120 days)Track employment details in required databasesCollect and process participant timesheets and payroll documentation securely.Develop and connect with industry related employers and training institutes to provide job openings and educational opportunities for participantsShare job leads, workshops/events, and scholarship opportunities with participants and follow up with the outcomeMaintain clothing closet clean, stocked and organized for participantsProgram Support Attend workshops and meetings as relevant to the position.Research and conduct outreach in prime venues, events or community areas to increase enrollment into workforce bridge programs.Attending outreach events and job fairs to bring resources and participants to our program.Support Program Manager in organizing job fair event for Workforce Development program.Developing flyers, brochures, and other methods to advertise job placement activities.Coordinates and distributes information and materials for meetings; assists in planning meeting agendas; assists in meeting set-up; maintains current committee member lists for various committees.Engages in collaborative engagement among the team.Provides updated reports to program manager.Qualifications Bachelor's degree.Minimum of two years of experience providing workforce case management to immigrants, career changers and/or youthExperience with creating and providing feedback with resumes and mock interviewsStrong oral communications skills, bilingual English/Spanish mandatoryProfessional writing skills and ability to assist with some grant writingComfortable and confident with public speakingAbility to build connections with employers, participants as well as volunteers and confident with networking skillsFlexibility with work schedule & ability to travel around ChicagoMust be available for occasional evening and weekend eventsAbility to travel between West Town, Little Village and other work sites.TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS Compensation of $24.04/ hourWork / life integrationGenerous paid time off12 accrued sick days per year3 personal daysPaid birthday off8 paid holidays, including JuneteenthIn addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year's DayVacation Year 1 = 8 daysVacation Year 2 = 13 daysVacation Year 3+ = 20 daysAccess to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possibleTwo-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employeesTime off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leaveProfessional Development Employer-sponsored learning and development programsPaid day off annually for personal professional developmentTuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allowsWellness support Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insuranceEmployer-paid life insuranceVoluntary life and AD&D and shot and long-term disabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care403b with employer matchEmployee Assistance ProgramUnion / Non Exempt Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org.ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL ASSOCIATIONRECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE;UNITED WAY MEMBER#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Job Location: Chicago, IL 60642Salary Range: $24.04 - $24.04 HourlyErie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social service nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth, mental health and community wellness, adult education and training, legal services, and more. Through these programs, we empower the people we work alongside to build powerful communities.Outreach, Recruitment, & Orientation Develop and execute recruitment strategies to engage eligible adults in workforce programs.Participate in community outreach events.Administer skill level tests for participating adults.Provide a structured orientation for adults to set expectations.Research and conduct outreach in prime venues, events or community areas to increase enrollment into workforce bridge programs.Attending outreach events and job fairs to bring resources and participants to our program.Job Readiness Training Case manages all the participants who are actively involved in a workforce development program including job seekers, CDBG, etc. to ensure the following: completion of postsecondary training and industry-related job placement.Guide participants in exploring different training and employment pathways in a particular industry to decide which path best fits their interests and skillsEducate and assist participants with creation of resumes and cover lettersCoordinate program events such as career expos, job fairs, and field trips to businesses and collegesAssist participants with addressing barriers that prevent them from completing postsecondary training or obtaining employmentLead curriculum delivery, interactive activities, and workforce development training for participants.Employment & Job Support Maintain active communication with employers and clients during their first year of employmentConduct regular retention client support (check in at 30, 90, 120 days)Track employment details in required databasesCollect and process participant timesheets and payroll documentation securely.Develop and connect with industry related employers and training institutes to provide job openings and educational opportunities for participantsShare job leads, workshops/events, and scholarship opportunities with participants and follow up with the outcomeMaintain clothing closet clean, stocked and organized for participantsProgram Support Attend workshops and meetings as relevant to the position.Research and conduct outreach in prime venues, events or community areas to increase enrollment into workforce bridge programs.Attending outreach events and job fairs to bring resources and participants to our program.Support Program Manager in organizing job fair event for Workforce Development program.Developing flyers, brochures, and other methods to advertise job placement activities.Coordinates and distributes information and materials for meetings; assists in planning meeting agendas; assists in meeting set-up; maintains current committee member lists for various committees.Engages in collaborative engagement among the team.Provides updated reports to program manager.Qualifications Bachelor's degree.Minimum of two years of experience providing workforce case management to immigrants, career changers and/or youthExperience with creating and providing feedback with resumes and mock interviewsStrong oral communications skills, bilingual English/Spanish mandatoryProfessional writing skills and ability to assist with some grant writingComfortable and confident with public speakingAbility to build connections with employers, participants as well as volunteers and confident with networking skillsFlexibility with work schedule & ability to travel around ChicagoMust be available for occasional evening and weekend eventsAbility to travel between West Town, Little Village and other work sites.TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS Compensation of $24.04/ hourWork / life integrationGenerous paid time off12 accrued sick days per year3 personal daysPaid birthday off8 paid holidays, including JuneteenthIn addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year's DayVacation Year 1 = 8 daysVacation Year 2 = 13 daysVacation Year 3+ = 20 daysAccess to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possibleTwo-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employeesTime off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leaveProfessional Development Employer-sponsored learning and development programsPaid day off annually for personal professional developmentTuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allowsWellness support Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insuranceEmployer-paid life insuranceVoluntary life and AD&D and shot and long-term disabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care403b with employer matchEmployee Assistance ProgramUnion / Non Exempt Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org.ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL ASSOCIATIONRECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE;UNITED WAY MEMBER#J-18808-Ljbffr