RECRUITER/OUTREACH-001 (Employment & Training) Idaho Falls

COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF IDAHO INC•Idaho Falls, ID

7d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for designing and evaluating a recruitment plan to recruit clients annually based on approved grants. The Recruiter/Outreach will test, interview, and ensure clients qualify for enrollment in CC IDAHO’s Employment & Training programs. They will enroll clients, assist them in setting goals and plans in education and employment, and collaborate with other agencies to refer clients to available services. The position also involves advocating for low-income individuals, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, conducting Heat Stress Prevention training, and educating farmworkers on worker protection standards. The role requires surveying and researching area jobs, training, educational, and related services, and actively recruiting through door-to-door visits, labor camp visits, and outreach to schools, churches, and community organizations. The Recruiter/Outreach must stay informed about new legislation and issues affecting the target population and educate the community about these issues. Monthly reports are to be submitted to the E&T Manager and the Director of Employment & Training, and client files, reports, and databases must be maintained. Attendance at various events like health fairs, job fairs, workshops, and conferences is also required, along with maintaining confidentiality and adhering to CC Idaho policies and safety practices.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Experience working with adult/youth migrant and seasonal farmworker population
Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting
Ability to work in a team setting
Ability to operate standard office equipment and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
Must pass a background check

Nice To Haves

At least two years of college or vocational school
Negotiation and mediation skills

Responsibilities

Design and evaluate a recruitment plan to recruit clients annually based on approved grant
Recruit potential clients for enrollment in CC IDAHO’s Employment & Training programs
Test, interview and ensure clients qualify and meet all the requirements for participation
Enroll clients and assist them in setting goals and plans in education and employment
Collaborate with other agencies and refer clients to services available
Assume an advocate role for the low income as well as for migrant and seasonal farm workers
Conduct Heat Stress Prevention training for farmworkers
Advocate and educate farmworkers on worker protection standards
Survey and research area jobs, training, educational and related services
Recruit door-to-door, visit labor camps, farms, schools, churches, community organizations and make other appropriate contacts to inform people of services provided
Keep up with new legislation and issues that affect our target population
Inform and educate interested persons as well as the community in general regarding these issues
Submit monthly reports to the E&T Manager and the Director of Employment & Training
Prepare and maintain client files, reports, and databases
Attend health fairs, job fairs, retreats, workshops, conferences, and various other meetings as required
Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, and safety practices

Benefits

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Basic Life Insurance with Accidental death & dismemberment
Supplemental Voluntary Life
Long- and Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
401(k) retirement plan
Voluntary Benefit Options (Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Legal Ease, Norton Life Lock)
Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)
Twelve Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Educational leave (Up to 5 hours per week)