Project Coordinator

About the Role

The Project Coordinator for the California Violence Intervention & Prevention Project (CalVIP) plays a crucial role in supporting participants, particularly those with prior involvement in the criminal justice system, as they navigate education-to-employment pathways. This position involves close collaboration with case managers, educational institutions, and employers to provide comprehensive, trauma-informed services and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver trauma-sensitive, participant-focused case management to CalVIP clients.
• Build trust and maintain continuous engagement with participants from enrollment through to program completion.
• Guide participants through vocational and work readiness training and source additional services available through CalVIP.
• Maintain frequent contact to collect data on participant needs and outcomes.
• Offer training designed to reduce obstacles to program completion and provide consistent case management support.
• Assist participants in overcoming barriers to employment, such as transportation, education credentials, record expungement, health issues, and workplace resources.
• Collaboratively devise personalized development plans and make referrals to necessary resources.
• Monitor participant progress towards goals and offer ongoing support to tackle challenges.
• Liaise with case managers, project finance staff, directors, and external evaluators to coordinate services, funding, data, and project satisfaction.
• Establish connections with local employers who may hire graduates of Amity Works.
• Manage intake processes and assess eligibility and aptitudes of new participants.
• Provide job readiness assistance, including mock interviews and guidance on disclosing justice involvement appropriately.
• Prepare and update Individual Service Plans (ISP) and document all participant progress and services.
• Maintain collaboration with project leadership, BSCC liaisons, education, and employer partners.
• Deliver employment support such as resume assistance, time management, workplace communication, and relationship skills.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and community advocacy while representing the Amity Foundation.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and remain effective within a team setting.
• Attend relevant training sessions provided by BCSS or external evaluators.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences or a high school diploma (or equivalent) plus two years of experience as a job developer or in a related role.
• Preferred candidates will have at least one year of job development experience and basic understanding of criminal record expungement.
• Lived experience related to incarceration, addiction, poverty, or foster care is considered advantageous.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in public speaking, facilitation, and one-on-one communication.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, and typing skills.
• Ability to effectively represent the organization to diverse stakeholders.
• Capacity to integrate and apply changing procedures and information.
• Demonstrated aptitude for collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork and client engagement.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when necessary and to travel locally as needed.
• Physical ability to frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds, sit and stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive motions like typing.
• Capability to talk, hear, see, and use various types of vision for task completion.
• Work takes place primarily in an office setting with moderate noise; temperature can range from cool to hot.
• Ability to adapt to mental and emotional stresses associated with the role, including working with challenging individuals.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the position but is subject to change. Employees must be flexible and perform tasks as directed by company supervisors. This document does not constitute a contract. All employees must comply with changing assignments and cross-train as necessary to ensure effective operation.

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