Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Now Hiring! Special Programs Coordinator

Location: Hartford, CT

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am- 5:00pm

What’s In It for You:

· Compensation: $61,000 to $75,000

· 401(k), Insurance and benefits packages including Medical, Dental, and Vison

· Company paid time off and holidays offered

Who we are:

CWP is a non-profit organization that helps individuals overcome barriers and sharpen skills needed to succeed in future employment. We assist with a wide range of programs for both youth and adults to develop sustainable career paths as they enter the workforce. We champion 7 core values that drive our operation to success: Support, Creativity, Diversity, Positivity, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust.

Job Summary: CWP is currently looking for a Program Coordinator to join the Hartford, CT office. If you are looking to join a upbeat team whose goal is to make a difference in the lives of people and are a detail oriented, self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced high-volume environment, then this is the place for you! This position is grant funded through December 2025. Apply Today!

Job Responsibilities:

Implementation & Coordination of Training Programs

· Support the development and launch of new training program(s).

· Establish workplan for the effective coordination of assigned program(s).

· Serve as “point of contact” for contractor staff.

· Train contractor staff on grant-related policies and procedures.

· Provide technical assistance, administrative guidance, and training to contractors.

· Facilitate regular meetings of contractors, collaborators, and all related program staff.

· Work with the Finance department to track spending and timeliness of payments.

· Support Sr. Program Manager as needed with overall management of assigned program(s).

· Responsible for program reporting.

Performance & Data Monitoring

· Review participant enrollment paperwork to ensure eligibility.

· Track and manage performance data and progress toward goals using CWP’s Employment to Outcomes (ETO) Data System.

· Manage ETO data clean up.

· Audit participant data for accuracy.

· Notify Sr. Manager of Special Programs of any issues or discrepancies.

Other

· Assist Sr. Manager of Special Programs with corrective action planning as result of the program monitoring process.

· Assist with marketing and outreach for program(s).

· Support CWP Program & Employer Engagement staff as needed to achieve program outcomes

· Provide support to Supervisor and serve as back up.

· Maintain knowledge of federal regulations and guidance as well as state and local guidelines and policies governing assigned state and federal grants.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, social science or social work, or other applicable field of study.

· Two or more years (2+) of experience working with workforce development or employment training programs.

· Experience in making written and oral presentations and reports using both data and narrative sources.

· Contract management or grant writing experience is preferred.

· Must be able to interpret and apply complex written materials and regulations (federal and state laws and CWP procedures).

· Ability to monitor and evaluate strategies to ensure programs/projects are completed by deadlines and in compliance with regulations and laws.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.

· Ability to operate in a professional team environment and contribute to the team product, balancing individual, and group priorities.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills.

· Ability to proactively use technical expertise to support continuous improvement for the organization.

· Ability to analyze and interpret data, and to create reports and presentations.

· Ability to maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally.

· Skill in facilitating interagency cooperative relationships; setting up meetings and forums to foster cooperation among and between entities.

· Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, estimate time requirements, and meet deadlines.

· Knowledge of federal, state, and local workforce development programs, including Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Jobs First Employment Services (JFES).

To find out more about us, our values, and the work we do visit our website at CWP