Join us at Community Work Services, located in Boston, MA, as our newest Workforce Development Program Coordinator! This is a full-time opportunity where every day brings the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive pay and great benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) plan
• Employee assistance plan
• Future moms program

THE VITAL ROLE YOU HAVE:

As the Workforce Development Program Coordinator, you're responsible for managing daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring the successful enrollment of participants into our programs. You conduct outreach to state agencies and referral partners, establishing strong relationships to support our mission. Throughout the day, you provide orientation and oversight to staff, ensuring exceptional service delivery and programmatic success. Your dedication and leadership help individuals overcome barriers and achieve meaningful employment outcomes, making a real difference in their lives and our community!

This position works a full-time schedule. While travel is primarily local during the business day, some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required to support the objectives of our business units within the portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation, counseling, social work, or another relevant area with 2+ years of case management experience and 1+ years of experience working in a human service or community-based setting OR an associate degree in a related field with 3+ years of case management experience and experience working with individuals with disabilities or other barriers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Highly attentive with exceptional organization and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Experience working in or the ability to demonstrate commitment to nonprofit work targeting economically disadvantaged populations such as homeless, elderly, ex-offenders, low-wage earners, individuals with disabilities, working families, un/underemployed, and hard-to-place individuals is highly preferred. Being bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus!

JOIN US!

Community Work Services was founded in 1877 as the Cooperative Society of Visitors Among the Poor of Boston to provide services to the poor in Boston and address the roots of poverty through employment, education, and housing improvements. Today, our mission is to help people who face employment barriers to obtain work and achieve self-sufficiency through innovative job training, placement, and support services. To achieve our mission, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and join us at Community Work Services as our Workforce Development Program Coordinator! Our initial application process is quick, easy, and mobile-friendly - so don't wait, start your journey with us today.