Lead Work Site Coordinator - TJ (Transitional Jobs)

TJ Jobs Lead Work Site Coordinator Job Responsibilities:

1. Assists the Program Manager in coordinating and monitoring case activities of UMOS and subcontracted agencies' Transform Milwaukee personnel regarding program eligibility, placement, reporting requirements, program objectives and goals.
2. Coordinates program activities with other Job Center programs to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate program policies and procedures.
3. Provides technical assistance to subcontractors in the areas of effective strategies for employer engagement and program accountability.
4. Conducts ongoing on-site visits to Worksites to ensure both participants and employers are following TMJ DCF and UMOS SOP Program Policy Guidelines.
5. Monitors participant's activities to ensure compliance with program policy requirements.
6. Builds and maintains successful long-term relationships with existing and potential employers that may serve as TMJ worksites.
7. Assist host worksites to develop appropriate job descriptions, maintains a database of SJ slots and descriptions, and relays information to Job Coaches and subcontracted agencies' Transform Milwaukee personnel.
8. Assists with identifying and developing TMJ host worksites, ensuring they are safe, value-added and enable Transform Milwaukee subsidized workers (SW) to learn skills that align with identified career goals.
9. Assists with securing SJ worksite agreements with each host worksite which clearly outlines the obligations to ensure SJ slots do not displace any regular employees, and that host worksites have grievance procedures in place to resolve complaints.
10. Acts as a liaison between host worksites and UMOS to resolve any customer service and SJ retention problems.
11. Works with UMOS and subcontractor Transform Milwaukee personnel to ensure payroll information is collected and recorded timely and accurately.
12. Attends meetings, conferences and workshops as assigned, performs special projects and other related duties as needed.

TJ Jobs Lead Work Site Coordinator Job Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma (or equivalent) supplemented by 2 years of post-secondary education, preferably in human/social services or related field.
2. Five years of work experience in one or a combination of the following: job development, staffing, customer service, or workforce development. Note: Additional years of post-secondary education in relevant field can be substituted for one year of experience.
3. Must possess strong written and oral communication and presentation skills and the ability to meet project performance goals.
4. Must possess awareness, knowledge and sensitivity to socioeconomic and cultural diverse backgrounds of the target populations served.
5. Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment and respond to customer needs with respect and diplomacy.
6. Demonstrated working knowledge of and experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.; CARES experience preferred.
7. Must have reliable transportation; possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license and adequate auto liability insurance and be able to travel and work irregular hours.

Work Environment, Physical, and Sensory Demands:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:

1. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend.
2. Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 20 pounds.
3. Occasionally required to drive.
4. Frequently exposed to moderate temperature generally encountered in a controlled temperature environment.
5. Noise level in this work is usually quiet to moderate.

Tools & Equipment Used:

1. Phones, computer system
2. Fax machine, copy machine, laminator, desktop and/or laptop computer, calculator
3. First aid equipment, fire extinguisher

Usage varies by position.
Additional Eligibility Requirements:
Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a Driver's License record check prior to employment.
UMOS is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)