Employment Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Employment Coordinator serves as a cross-functional team member, which involves training, coaching, supporting, discovering and achieving the personal employment goals of numerous individuals with disabilities and/or disadvantages. As a strong communicator, the Employment Coordinator will also ensure regular communication with clients, client teams, funders, employers, co-workers and community members as well as closely tracking all employment activity. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs employment activities to include, but not limited to, receiving referrals and skill-training through employment assessment, placement and follow-a-long.
• Completes and maintains client paperwork as required by all licensing and/or accreditation regulations and agency policies.
• Builds and cultivates relationships with business owners and/or managers to source skill-building opportunities for the ranging abilities and preferences of those this position serves.
• Develops and maintains relationships including a wide range of audiences with varied interests such as clients, client team members, funding sources, employers and community members.
• Maintains a professional network that is knowledgeable about multiple industries.
• Prioritizes competing relationships to best meet all customer needs.
• Utilizes technology and processes to ensure timely communication and makes cold calls.
• Serves as an ambassador for MRCI in community functions, presentations and involvement.
• Exceeds revenue goals and maintains budget expenses.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with MRCI's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; providing performance feedback; rewarding, coaching, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Works independently, remotely, and does so while collaborating with a team and meeting personal goals.
• Transports clients in personal and/or business vehicle.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experience providing direct care services to people with disabilities or age 65 and older, preference given to those with experience teaching and/instructing individuals with disabilities, and one of the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a human services related field plus one year of full-time work.
  • Associate's Degree in a human services related field plus two years of full-time work.
  • Diploma in a field related to human services from an accredited postsecondary institution plus three years of full-time work.
  • Four years of full-time work experience under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualifications listed above and a minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities.
• Preference for individuals with a proven successful history in group facilitation as well as one-one-training facilitation.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Practical understanding of business acumen.
• Sales and customer service experience preferred.
• Be sensitive to the needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Must possess excellent communication skills both with clients and customers.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer based office software.
• Must have a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Must pass a background check through the Department of Human Services and clear a physical exam that proves you meet the demands of the job.

Starting pay is $46,308 per year

MRCI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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