Workforce Development Specialist

Our Workforce Programs•San Luis Obispo, CA

About The Position

The Workforce Development Specialist supports workforce programs serving youth, adults, and dislocated workers through employment services and career-pathway opportunities. The specialist conducts community activities, markets and enriches the program, and builds relationships with employers, colleges, military organizations, social service agencies, and other community partners to support participant success and meet contractual objectives. The role works with participants and employers to arrange subsidized placements, document job duties, complete Worksite Agreements, and clearly explain program policies and processes. The specialist maintains frequent employer contact to monitor satisfaction, identify hiring needs, and help prepare participants accordingly. The role also enters client and employer activity data into internal and/or state systems, maintains accurate records, tracks and reports placements, and collaborates with staff to address placement concerns. Program outreach may include specialized recruitment sessions and job fairs, and the specialist monitors labor-market information, demand occupations, and employment trends. Eckerd Connects provides WIOA workforce services through contracts and partnerships, including occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, transitional employment, and youth development and education services. This position requires travel up to 40% of the time, a valid state driver’s license, and the ability to meet Eckerd’s auto insurance requirements and drive for business purposes. Applicants must pass a drug screen in accordance with the organization’s substance abuse and drug-free workplace policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 2 years of relevant work experience hiring, training, and managing staff.
Past experience working with the targeted population.
Excellent people skills and ability to build relationships.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of participants, staff, and community members.
Basic knowledge and understanding of issues affecting people with barriers and disabilities.
Valid, appropriate state driver’s license and ability to meet Eckerd’s auto insurance requirements and drive for business purposes.
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.
Must pass a drug screen in compliance with the organization’s Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Related bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend and conduct community activities related to employment services.
Connect frequently with employers and community organizations to market and strengthen the program and participant outcomes.
Maintain regular employer contact to monitor employment satisfaction and suggest refinements to requirements that better prepare participants and meet hiring needs.
Work with participants to develop assigned subsidized placements.
Complete Worksite Agreements accurately and review policies and processes with participants and employers.
Assist in developing and documenting job duties.
Conduct regular employer and participant surveys to assess program satisfaction and success.
Develop and strengthen relationships with local employers, colleges, military organizations, and social service agencies to meet contractual objectives.
Enter client and employer activity data into internal and/or state systems.
Maintain accurate participant records and perform filing and general clerical functions.
Track and report placement activities.
Work with staff to identify job-placement concerns and propose solutions.
Support program marketing through specialized recruitment sessions and job fairs.
Monitor labor-market information, demand occupations, and employment trends.