Employment Coordinator - Adult Workforce
- Company
- Commonpoint Queens
- Location
- Elmhurst, NY
- Work type
- Full-time
- Posted
- 2026-10-08
Job description
Commonpoint is hiring an Employment Coordinator in its Adult Workforce Department. You will help adult clients find and keep long-term employment, connect them with benefits and provide case management toward their vocational goals. The role is based in Elmhurst, Queens, with occasional travel to other Queens and Bronx sites.
**Schedule:** 9:00 am–5:00 pm or 10:00 am–6:00 pm, with some evenings as needed
Responsibilities:
• Provide case management from enrollment through job placement and post-employment retention
• Complete vocational assessments and refer participants to hard-skills training
• Deliver resume help, interview prep, job search strategy and direct employer referrals
• Track retention milestones (30 to 360 days) and keep accurate records in reporting systems
• Facilitate virtual workshops on professional development, financial literacy and career advancement
• Support grant reporting and funding proposals
Qualifications:
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in social work, human services, education, business or a related field highly preferred
• 1–2 years of experience in workforce development, recruiting or HR preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish, French, Cantonese, Mandarin or Bengali highly preferred
• Experience working with immigrants, English language learners and high-barrier populations
• Salesforce, DYCD Connect or other CRM experience preferred
Benefits:
Tiered health, dental and vision; pension and 403(b); generous paid time off; professional development support; and free access to seasonal pool clubs and fitness facilities at select locations.