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Institute for Nonviolence Chicago · 4 weeks ago

Workforce Development Coordinator

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

The Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is dedicated to ending the cycle of violence through nonviolence principles. The Workforce Development Coordinator will support workforce programming and operations, assisting high-risk participants to overcome barriers to employment while ensuring effective data collection and reporting.

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Responsibilities

Support day-to-day workforce programming in all three neighborhoods INVC serves (Austin, West Garfield Park and Back of the Yards):

Support the outreach and workforce departments in the planning of each workforce cohort, including maintaining the participant list, making sure all participants have completed required documentation (such as consent, participant agreement, etc.) and communicating finalized participant list with appropriate coworkers in advance of the cohort starting

Maintain the program schedule, communicate schedule changes to coworkers, organize CEO visits to each classroom/cohort, and support guest speakers

Monitor attendance and communicate with specialists to ensure absences are relayed to outreach workers. Confirm appropriate action is taken with adherence to attendance policy

Collaborate with colleagues in the behavioral health department to make sure that cognitive behavioral intervention (CBI) and trauma education instruction is scheduled and participants complete all modules

Work with specialists to make sure job readiness assessments are completed for each participant and within the appropriate timeframe

Collaborate with the finance department to make sure participants receive their program stipends and troubleshoot issues as they arise

In partnership with departmental leadership, plan, schedule, and execute workforce graduations at the end of each 10-week workforce cohort

Understand the Scaling Community Violence Intervention for a Safer Chicago (SC2) initiative, the SC2 Austin Collaborative and the deliverables of the project as it relates to workforce development

Support SC2 workforce development programming in additional neighborhoods if/when additional neighborhoods come online

In collaboration with the internal SC2 team and the Senior VP, play a significant role in the day-to-day partnership between INVC and the Cara Collective which provides programming onsite at INVC’s Austin office. Participate in regular planning and strategy meetings about the partnership

Meet consistently with specialists and departmental leadership to review participant progress, identify gaps and meaningful ways to support participant goals, and make sure information articulated aligns with data collection

Learn data systems CiviCore and Apricot. Collaborate with colleagues in data department to make sure outcomes are being tracked and grant deliverables are being communicated in regular reporting

Maintain basic knowledge of workforce development funding sources. Collaborate with colleagues in the finance department and the Senior VP to support monthly/quarterly reporting and make sure spending is in line with grant allocations

Support the growth and development of the staff within the workforce development department

Assist with the development and implementation of quality assurance/quality improvement and make sure it is applied evenly across neighborhoods

Qualification

Workforce developmentData collectionMicrosoft ExcelCommunity engagementTrauma-informed practicesProfessional developmentCommunicationProblem-solvingSelf-starterConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree in human services field (ie. sociology, social work, etc.)

At least one year of professional experience or commiserate internship experience preferably in the non-profit, foundation or government sector

Excellent computer skills and experience working closely with Microsoft Excel

Ability to navigate ambiguity and be a strong self-starter; generate original ideas and to solve complex problems

Demonstrated commitment to professional development and to bettering yourself

Familiarity with Chicago neighborhoods and the fundamental drivers of violence

Ability to take initiative, work as a self-starter and lead by example

Ability and commitment to maintain high level of confidentiality

Demonstrated experience serving as a problem-solver in a complex environment

Excellent verbal communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively in writing

Willingness to learn and commit to the principles of nonviolence, restorative justice and trauma-informed practices

No pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, child abuse or domestic violence

Valid Illinois driver's license, insurance, and good driving record

Preferred

Master's degree

Benefits

Aetna Medical Coverage options that support all levels of staff (including Part-Time): HMO, PPO, and HSA (PPO).

ZERO: A free benefit for BCBS PPO members that helps find the least expensive option for medical.

MFS will contribute $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family HSA Accounts through our HSA coverage, all front-loaded at the start of the year, or the start of your HSA enrollment.

Teladoc services provided to all employees: A no-cost benefit providing general medicine and behavioral health services, no insurance.

Dental HMO and PPO options through Guardian.

VSP vision insurance with one of the largest networks in the Chicago-land.

Company-paid individual life insurance policy of $100,000, with a wide range of additional, employee-cost.

Company-paid individual Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD).

Five Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options ranging from Health to Contribute your pre-tax dollars where you need them the most.

Ascensus 401K Plan with up to a 4% Match, vested at 100% on day one.

12 paid holidays.

Starting with 15 days of PTO, maxing at 30 days after 3 years of service.

Training and Professional Development Plan.

Pet Insurance options for your furry (or non-furry) friends.

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).