Job Developer & Career Coordinator
About The Position
This position is a strategic part of NorthPoint's Career and Workforce Development Services, supporting adults who face barriers to securing livable‑wage healthcare employment. As both a Job Developer and Career Coordinator, the role combines two core functions: employer engagement and hiring pipeline development, along with career planning and training coordination for New American guests. Success in this role depends on building and maintaining strong collaboration with workforce partners, educational institutions, employers, and case managers to ensure New Americans upskill, reskill, or gain the skills needed for stable healthcare careers within the New Americans Long‑Term Care Program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation, education, human resources, business, social services, or a related field and three (3) years of career and workforce development experience; or
- Associate degree in a related field and five (5) years of career and workforce development experience; or
- High school diploma and seven (7) years of experience in career and workforce development or human services.
- Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) or Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) required, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
- Strong understanding of the Minnesota labor market and workforce development best practices, including assessing and enhancing employment readiness through training, certifications, and education leading to licensure or employment.
- Experience creating reports, organizing and implementing work-related programs, and facilitating workshops or career fair activities.
- Excellent oral, written, and group communication skills; able to work effectively with individuals of diverse ages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet NorthPoint's driving standards.
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and client-tracking databases.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds, with sensitivity to cultural nuances and strong cross‑cultural communication skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, able to convey information clearly, professionally, and with sound judgment.
- Consistently demonstrates tact, diplomacy, professionalism, and empathy in all interactions.
- Exercises, discretion and sound judgment when managing highly sensitive or confidential information.
- Applies professional judgment in decision‑making, problem‑solving, and interpersonal communication.
- Strong sense of urgency with the ability to manage time pressures, anticipate needs, and prioritize multiple requests simultaneously.
- Excellent organizational skills, including initiative‑taking, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines while supporting others in working efficiently.
- Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of educational and social service resources in North Minneapolis and surrounding cities is a plus.
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance Policy, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
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Job Type
Full-time
