Administrative Coordinator (Employment Coordinator)

Performs administrative work assisting in the coordination and administration of business operations and functions.

Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requires an Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or closely related field.

(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires four (4) years in staff administration, management, and organization or closely related experience including six (6) months lead work/supervisory experience depending on area of assignment.

Must possess a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License at time of appointment and must be able to obtain and maintain authorization to drive on County business.

Preferences:
*Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field
*Experience in social services field
*Certified Employment Support Professional (The Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE))
*Certified Workforce Development Professional or similar certification (The National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) )
*Bilingual (English/Spanish; English/Creole)

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

- Coordinate all aspects of the job placement and employment services for the Community Action Agency (CAA).

- Develop and maintain relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities that match participant strengths and goals.

- Conduct outreach to businesses through cold calls, site visits, networking events, and community partners.

- Provide job coaching, employability training and related workshops, work experience opportunities, job placement services, and job retention support.

-Maintain a case load and frequent contacts with customers.- Collect demographic and other customer related data, track progress and submit information requested/required for performance reporting.

-Maintain case files in accordance with program requirements.- Identify potential community partners and connect customers to needed and available resources.

-Collaborate with the local workforce agency to assist customers in accessing needed services.- Participate in and coordinate resource fairs, job fairs, and other events with community organizations and local businesses.

-Participate in community outreach activities to promote awareness of agency programs and services.

- Ability to use a variety of office software applications, including database, spreadsheet, and/or presentation applications to prepare a variety of documents, forms, and/or related materials.- Compose a variety of correspondence, notifications, forms, reports, and related documents in order to communicate information or requests to staff and/or the public.- Participate in administrative and staff meetings, case staffings and consultations.- Performs related work as assigned.

Tech Savvy:Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices.

Uses digital/social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands how to avoid misuse of these tools.

Manages Complexity:Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.

Optimizes Work Processes:Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Generally follows defined and communicated standards, methods, and procedures. Seeks advice and finds ways to work better within processes. Makes some reasonable suggestions to improve work methods.

Communicates Effectively:Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest.

Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies^©.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers.

County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

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