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The 1199SEIU Training & Employment Funds provide education and job training programs for over 40,000 unionized workers represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.  Our mission is to develop high quality training, placement and labor-management initiatives.  We also aim to develop the ability of union and management to problem-solve difficult issues and to create innovative healthcare solutions.

 

If you’re ready for the brightest career future, join us in this excellent opportunity to showcase your talents.  We are currently seeking an experienced Field Coordinator I (Adult Education / Professional Programs) for our Education department. 

Responsibilities

• Establish and cultivate relationships with key union and management representative at assigned worksites of the 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds (TEF)
  
• Work within labor and management context to develop site-based operations that best support employees accessing adult education services
  
• Coordinate the marketing, recruitment, admissions, counseling, and member services activities for Training and Upgrading Fund (TUF) programs at participating worksites
  
• Provide career and educational coaching and case management services to 1199SEIU members at participating worksites
  
• Oversee site-based training and educational programs offered through the TEF; keep abreast of healthcare industry and union issues in the region
  
• Outreach to membership at TUF facilities about training and education programs and develop systems with facilities to determine training needs and interests
  
• Partner with Assistant Director to foster relationships with educational providers for a range of programs, including English for Speakers of Other Languages and Adult Basic Education (ESOL/ABE), skills training, career ladder programs, etc
  
• Determine the capacity of potential educational providers to provide quality educational programs and services to eligible members
  
• Work in close collaboration with TEF staff and labor/management committee members to design, develop, implement and evaluate adult training programs
  
• Liaison with contracted educational providers and individual instructors to evaluate and monitor the quality and performance of programs
  
• Provide career and educational counseling services to members, worksite-based outreach, marketing and intake sessions with members
  
• Make sure that participants are aware of all program deadlines; information needed to complete the Tuition Assistance, Voucher process, and other information regarding their application for education benefits
  
• Work as a team with other TEF staff in Hudson Valley, New York City and other regions; provide assistance with grant budgets, administration and reporting requirements
  
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management