Employment Services Coordinator
University of Chicago
Summary
The Employment Services Coordinator will hold a caseload that is assigned through internal referrals from our testing and research projects. This candidate will be responsible for managing retention in care for their caseload and following the fidelity monitoring protocols in data collection and documentation. They will provide employment specific support (case management, training) to clients referred through the program. They will co-facilitate trainings for community members and staff. They are expected to actively pursue required knowledge and skills for professional development, stay informed about the resources available on the south side of Chicago that serve our population, and inform the team about opportunities for collaboration. This position is grant funded.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Providing employment coaching and job readiness training to staff and clients.
- Facilitating employment workshops.
- Building relationships with businesses and other organizations that provide employment opportunities to individuals with limited work history or criminal justice involvement.
- Calling community members and conducting resource counseling, completing all related documentation and notes, and researching appropriate and individualized resources for community members, specifically resources for people of color and those who identify as LGBQ and TGNC.
- Work with community members over the phone or in person.
- Assist with day to day Supportive Services tasks, such as rapid response support for those who are seeking same-day treatment and will conduct assessments and safety plans for community members in distress.
- Assists with and performs various administrative and operational tasks under direct supervision.
- Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree). Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's or Advanced degree in a relevant field. Experience: Experience working with and/or providing care to LGBT populations, Black and Latino community members. Experience with HIV/STI treatment and/or prevention. Experience within workforce development. Technical Skills or Knowledge: Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Preferred Competencies
- Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong knowledge of program subject matter.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility.
- Creativity.
- Manage stressful situations.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
Working Conditions
- Direct patient or community member contact.
- Work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Travel to various community venues across the metropolitan area.
Requirements
- Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field
- 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
- Bachelor's or Advanced degree in a relevant field
- Experience working with and/or providing care to LGBT populations, Black and Latino community members
- Experience with HIV/STI treatment and/or prevention
- Experience within workforce development
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong knowledge of program subject matter
- Strong interpersonal skills to work both independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility
- Creativity
- Manage stressful situations
- Maintain confidentiality
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
Company overview
The University of Chicago is a world-renowned private research university founded in 1890 and located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. As a premier academic institution, it operates one of the most comprehensive biomedical research enterprises in the United States through its Biological Sciences Division, which includes over 1,100 faculty members across 10 basic science and 14 clinical departments. The university manages extensive research infrastructure including the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center, multiple specialized research institutes, and maintains affiliations with Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. With research funding exceeding $450 million annually and more than 3,300 patents filed since 1987, the institution is a global leader in scientific discovery and innovation. The Biological Sciences Division alone supports over 500 research-active faculty who secure an average of $588,000 in NIH funding per principal investigator, focusing on areas including cancer biology, immunology, microbiology, molecular metabolism, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology. The university's commitment to interdisciplinary research and its unique position as manager of national laboratories creates unparalleled opportunities for translational research and scientific advancement.