St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth, and Families
Hyattsville, MD
Employment & Education Coordinator

About St. Ann’s
St. Ann’s is committed to lifting vulnerable children, mothers, and families out of poverty and homelessness. Our innovative housing and support programs build upon a family’s inherent strengths by providing the tools for life-long independence and self-sufficiency.

Founded in 1860 by the Daughters of Charity, the mission and vision of St. Ann’s Center is inspired by Catholic social teaching. Our highly-trained staff and volunteers recognize the dignity of every human life and create a vibrant community where every child and mother has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.

St. Ann’s housing and support programs serve the diverse needs of women, children and families:

Teen Mother Baby Program: Providing pregnant and parenting young women, ages 13 to 21, with a safe and supportive place to prepare for motherhood, continue their education, and pave a path toward a family supporting career.
Supportive & Transitional Housing Program: Helping single-mother families move from homelessness to independence by addressing the root causes of their instability and guiding them toward a family-supporting career.
Clinical and Social Work Services: Helping residents and their families stabilize by providing clinical and social work services to improve the mental, emotional and behavioral health.
Education & Employment Program: Addressing the barriers to academic and career advancement for pregnant and parenting young women. Our staff works with clients to create an individualized path toward high school completion, higher education, and a family-sustaining career.
Child Care Center: A nurturing place where children from our community and in residence at St. Ann’s reach their fullest potential.

Position Summary
The Employment & Education Coordinator is responsible for the development and daily implementation of a comprehensive employment, education, and life skills program that provides enrichment and support in a residential setting.

Primary Responsibilities:

Conducts career assessments to identify interests and potential job pathways.
Assists clients in identifying and accessing appropriate job training programs or educational programs.
Coordinates and teaches “soft” job skills including: resume writing; interviewing; dressing for an interview and job; conducting a job search.
Assists clients with resume writing, cover letter crafting, and interview preparation.
Provides job search training including online platforms, networking strategies, and job application processes.
Cultivates and maintains relationships with employers, training programs, and educational institutions.
Matches clients with suitable job openings, training programs and educational opportunities based on their skills and goals.
Provides ongoing job coaching and support during the initial employment period.
Collaborates with team in assisting clients with related skills including budgeting, time management, self-advocacy, communication, conflict resolution, stress management, and accessing community resources and services.
Maintains regular communication with program directors and social services staff regarding client’s progress in achieving goals.
Maintains data on clients for quality assurance program.
Participates in Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) process by collecting and analyzing outcome data, suggesting program enhancements, and implementing identified programmatic changes as necessary.
Accepts and completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum two years of experience in education or human services
Demonstration of leadership, sense of vision, and ability to motivate others
Strong interpersonal skills, with professional demeanor and presentation
Strong verbal and writing skills
Ability to work with diverse population including clients/students, volunteers, employers, community leaders, business and education/training partners, co-workers, and other stakeholders
Ability to advocate for clients/students within the framework of St. Ann’s mission.
Strong sense of organization, planning and research with ability to multitask
Knowledge of college application process including SAT preparation
Ability to network with prospective employers, directors of training programs, leaders of educational institutions, and others within the community
Understanding of region’s economic and employment trends
Strong technology skills
Flexible and able to work some evenings and weekends
Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Word, Outlook and Excel
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; willingness to transport clients in Company vehicles.

Benefits:

11 Paid Federal Holidays
17 Days of Annual Leave
10 Days of Sick Leave
Professional development training
Care First medical benefits covered at 90% for employees and 60% for dependents, Guardian dental insurance, 403b retirement savings plan (is there a matching?)

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