Employment/Vocational Training Coordinator – Education

About Us:

If you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you. Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay. We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

What we offer:

· Salary: $44,000 - $46,000 · Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it. · Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans. · PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees. · 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually. · Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match. · $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries. · Employee Assistance Program · Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates. · Tuition reimbursement program · Training and career development. · Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Functions: The Employment/Vocational Training Coordinator provides educational support for Metropolitan Ministries community clients pursuing professional credentials and job training. Essential

Responsibilities:

• Completes assessments of the client’s education, work experience, professional skills, abilities, qualifications, and career interests.
• Assesses client readiness for education/training program.
• Provides clients with advice that includes career path options, education options, and goal setting.
• Meets regularly with clients to encourage, mentor, tutor, and monitor their progress.
• Advises the client of any changes to their education plan.
• Keep current and thorough notes on Monday.com and Clarity.
• Researches the availability of education programs that meet the client’s career goals and interests.
• Assists the client with completing the local training facilities’ application process and FAFSA, including obtaining a signed FERPA form, allowing communication between the facility and Metro Staff Plans, organizes, and delivers education/employment workshops in the community as needed.
• Provides transportation to education or employment-related activities and other agency-related events as assigned.
• Coordinates with Volunteer Leaders to facilitate tutoring and tutor one-on-one with clients when necessary.
• Collaborates with the Metropolitan Ministries’ Accounting Department to complete tuition, materials, transportation assistance, and/or supplies purchases.
• Collaborates with Metropolitan Ministries staff to advocate for the client’s education plan.
• Participates in Metropolitan Ministries holiday efforts, Bridge Builders, and other fund-raising events.
• Provides tours of the facilities and speaks on behalf of Metropolitan Ministries as needed.
• Meets professional development goals and actively contributes to the Adult Education Team’s key performance indicators.
• Supports the team and Director in other tasks as assigned.