The role of the Specialist Project Coordinator (SPC) is to work in collaboration with the Program Manager and other JVS staff associated with the Veterans First program. The SPC will facilitate and expand vocational and employer-based training opportunities for the program. The SPC will be responsible for managing the JVS SoCal Veteran Service disability services contracts, supporting program deliverables and contract specifications. The SPC will interpret and apply current applicable federal, state, and local regulations, grant program, and JVS SoCal guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure successful program delivery and management.

• BA or BS degree in social work, career counseling, or other related fields.
• Three or more years of experience working with Veterans and facilitating Veteran groups.
• Ability to facilitate groups and provide support to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, veteran communities and other diverse population.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies.

KEY RESPONCIBILITIES

• Ensure that project performance is consistent with contract requirements, coordinate program processes, analyze data, and stay current with employment and veteran service trends.
• Understand eligibility criteria, WIOA standard measures, and program outcomes.
• Be familiar with WIOA policy and procedures to identify opportunities to enhance, leverage, and support existing Veteran programs.
• Coordinate high-growth training cohorts, conduct targeted outreach to recruit eligible Veterans for training cohorts, and develop working relationships with other agencies that provide services to Veterans.
• Ensure appropriate collaboration and leveraging of services.
• Provide thorough program updates with external partners and collaborators at program meetings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to operate standard office equipment, including MS Office, and travel to other offices.

ABOUT JVS SOCAL

Founded in 1931, JVS-SoCal is a nonprofit, non-sectarian social service agency providing job training, education, career services, mentoring, and placement assistance to diverse and multicultural populations, transforming lives and empowering individuals to achieve sustainable employment and financial independence. JVS SoCal currently serves over 30,000 clients annually at over 20 locations throughout Southern California. As JVS SoCal continues to grow, we continue to look for qualified, dedicated staff to join us and play a role in transforming lives and bettering our communities throughout SoCal and beyond!