Workforce Development Specialist
About The Position
The Workforce Development Specialist will attend/conduct activities in the community relating to employment services and connect with employers and community organizations on a frequent basis to market and enrich the program and the success of the participants. The Workforce Development Specialist maintains regular contact with employers to monitor employment satisfaction and to suggest refinement of requirements to better prepare participants and meet employer hiring needs; working with participants to develop assigned subsidized placement, accurately completes Worksite Agreements, clearly reviews policies and process with participant and employer. Assists in the development and documents job duties, and follows up with employer/participant surveys regularly to ensure program satisfaction and success. Develop and/or strengthen relationships with local employers, colleges, military, and social service agencies leading to fulfillment of contractual objectives. Enter data collected on client and employer activity in an internal and/or state system. Maintain accurate participant records, performs filing and general clerical functions. Tracks and reports on placement activities. Works with staff to identify job placement concerns and propose solutions. Program marketing such as specialized recruitment sessions, job fairs. Understanding of Labor Market Information, Demand Occupations, and watch for trends in employment.
Requirements
- 2+ years 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.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of issues that affect people with barriers and disabilities.
- Must have appropriate and valid state driver’s license.
- Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance.
- Must be able to drive for business purposes.
- Travel up to 40% of the time.
- Required to pass a drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Related Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University preferred.
Responsibilities
- Attend/conduct activities in the community relating to employment services.
- Connect with employers and community organizations to market and enrich the program.
- Maintain regular contact with employers to monitor employment satisfaction and suggest refinements.
- Work with participants to develop assigned subsidized placement.
- Accurately complete Worksite Agreements.
- Clearly review policies and process with participant and employer.
- Assist in the development and document job duties.
- Follow up with employer/participant surveys regularly.
- Develop and/or strengthen relationships with local employers, colleges, military, and social service agencies.
- Enter data collected on client and employer activity in an internal and/or state system.
- Maintain accurate participant records, perform filing and general clerical functions.
- Track and report on placement activities.
- Work with staff to identify job placement concerns and propose solutions.
- Conduct program marketing such as specialized recruitment sessions and job fairs.
- Understand Labor Market Information and Demand Occupations, and watch for trends in employment.
Benefits
- Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- PTO Exchange
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
