POSITION DESCRIPTION: This is a dual position involving training and placement for employment. This role will be the point of contact for a team of Employment Counselors to refer clients to for job readiness, career/education exploration, resume development, interview practice and placement. The training aspect of this role will include providing group and/or 1:1 instruction on topics like career exploration, job seeking skills and connecting with education providers. The placement aspect of this role includes exploring labor market tools with participants helping them understand career and employment trends and good individual fit. Placement tasks also involves engaging local employers to better understand their needs and hiring practices to inform instruction, helping students/job seekers secure job interviews, paid internships or direct employment in their field of interest. In order to successfully fulfill this dual position, this role must build and maintain strong relationships with program participants, staff, employers, and community partners. This person must have/develop strong knowledge of career pathways, labor market trends/demands, career assessment and workforce development. Program goals and structures change frequently with corresponding changes in job duties during the funding year. Effective, clear and proactive communication is required as is ongoing flexibility in sharing and adapting roles as program needs arise. This position requires meeting clients in various places in the community to work in person as well as in the office therefore a car and driver s license is required. Bi-lingual in Somali, Spanish, or Russian desired.