Career Development Coordinator

Journey Home is a thought leader and innovator pushing forward the efforts to end homelessness in the Capital Region of Connecticut. We are a dedicated team of professionals who value hard work, and a flexible, honest work environment.

The Career Development Coordinator will oversee Journey Home and the Greater Hartford Coordinated Access Network workforce development activities and strategies to increase income for people at risk of homelessness and people experiencing homelessness. The Career Development Coordinator will support emergency shelters and street outreach workers by connecting their clients to workforce development opportunities. The Career Development Coordinator will oversee the Career Pathways program and grants that support it. They will also cultivate relationships and partnerships with workforce development organizations as well as employers in the region.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to homeless services partner agencies and their clients who are unemployed or underemployed.
• Develop and implement strategies to motivate, plan, educate, and follow up with participants regarding job retention and career advancement.
• Facilitate connections to job readiness programming, including resume and cover letter development, digital literacy, job search process, employment rights and responsibilities, understanding benefits and compensation, professional etiquette, and soft skills training as well as coordination of trainings by external partners.
• Conduct individual assessments with partner organizations to understand clients' skills, interests, and career objectives.
• Collaborate with clients to establish realistic career goals and develop action plans to achieve them.
• Offer guidance on resume writing, job search strategies, interview preparation, and networking techniques.
• Assist clients in identifying training programs and accessing educational resources.
• Cultivate relationships with employers for both volunteer engagement as well as employment opportunities for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
• Coordinate agency-wide tracking of workforce development efforts.
• Participate in developing and enhancing the organization’s employment services strategy, program and activities.
• Write grant proposals to support workforce development strategies and ensure that grant reports are completed in a timely manner.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree with at least two years of experience in a related field preferred, equivalent life experience may be substituted for education.
• Experience in workforce development, human services, community organizing, sales, or other related fields.
• Commitment to data-driven solutions and sharing the story behind the data.
• Previous project management experience with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills preferred.
• Be an analytical thinker and actor, considering the mission, objectives, and goals of Journey Home.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the impact their decisions and behaviors have on colleagues and on the organization.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Suite, and data entry.
• Uses a strength/asset-based approach to develop solutions.
• Strong communication skills, including written correspondence and phone personality.
• Ability to take initiative and implement projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain high quality relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Possess an understanding of concepts of institutional and structural racism, sexism, and other systems of power based on identity, and their impact on underserved and marginalized populations is preferred.
• Willing to travel to meet clients where they are at.
• Willing to work evenings or weekends, as needed.
• Has a reliable car with insurance and a valid driver's license.

Journey Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Journey Home provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Compensation & Benefits:

This is a full-time, exempt position

Salary range is $53,400 – $55,000; salary based on experience and qualifications, not salary history

Generous medical/vision/dental/disability/life benefits

Paid time off – 12 holidays, vacation, personal time and sick leave

To Apply:

Send a cover letter, résumé with salary requirements and three references we may contact.

By mail:

Journey Home, Inc.

PO Box 260727

Hartford, CT 06126

By email:

sara.wilson@journeyhomect.org

Subject line: Career Development Coordinator

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,400.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• West Hartford, CT 06107 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Hartford, CT 06107: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Hartford, CT 06107