What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Development Specialist - Pima County One Stop/AZ@Work position at Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona?
Are you right for Goodwill?
Our mission to provide jobs and training to people to gain skills and achieve independence is why we do what we do. Our success happens when all team members believe in and support our mission and live by our values every day. If you will contribute to our mission, live our values, and commit to doing your best, please complete this application. If you cannot commit to do all of these things, please stop here and do not complete the application.
With the right team members, we can realize our vision where all people have the opportunity to reach their potential and contribute to our community.
How this role supports our mission:
The Workforce Development Specialist (WFD) will provide support to the AZ@Work On the Job Training Program (OJT) with support services to youth and adults, under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This position is stationed at the Pima County One Stop under Business Services Team at the Work Career Center. The WFD Specialist will provide support services by working with individuals with a variety of barriers to employment.
What we require from you:
Special requirements:
- Minimum two (2) years professional level experience in career guidance or related field or at least one (1) year experience working with individuals with barriers to employment.
- Required to obtain AZ Department of Public Safety fingerprint and background clearance within 90 days of employment.
Additional Requirements:
Demonstrate GISA’s Values at all times.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Business Management, Counseling and Guidance, Vocational Evaluation, Social Services, Education, Psychology or related preferred.
Inform the Employer Relations Team of any job leads received.
Contact each employer referred by the Employer Relations Team within two working days to determine willingness to participate in the OJT program. Within five working days of the contact, inform referral source of employer willingness and typed of OJT positions which may be available.
Meet at least once a month with the Pima County ARIZONA@WORK Youth Services Specialist Team.
Contact each participant referred from Pima County Arizona@WORK Case Managers, Job Developers, and Youth Specialist Services (individually “referral source”) within two working days.
Contact Referral source to discuss the referred participant and potential OJT opportunities no more than three working days after initial contact with the participants.
Prior to contacting a participant, review participant’s file to:
- Verify eligibility for funding source
- Ensure an “employment plan” has been developed with the “participant and WDS. This plan must be signed by both the participant and the WDS.
- Ensure that the “employment plan” addresses barriers to success.
- Determine if participant’s employment goal is appropriate.
Interview each participant to update ICP and ISS and determine the appropriateness of referral to the OJT Program.
Contact a minimum of three (3) potential employers each week on behalf of each participant until participant is placed into an OJT opportunity.
Insure Goodwill has an Employer W-9 on file with the Accounting.
Ensure employer is reimbursed within five (5) working days of receipt of invoice or notify employer to resolve any problems with an invoice.
Follow WIOA guidelines in writing and monitoring each OJT contract.
Document enrollments, completions, and activity changes in the database(s) required by the funding source(s) being used by the participant within twenty-four (24) hours of the event's occurrence.
Follow-up with the participant and employer monthly to determine success of placement.
Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and environments.
Ability to read, write, and speak English; follow written and verbal instruction.
Possess current AZ driver’s license, and personal transportation with proof of auto insurance.
Employee Benefits:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Sick Leave
Company-paid Telemedicine plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Long- and Short-term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
403(b) retirement plan
30% employee discount
Criminal background screenings will be conducted on all eligible candidates. Only convictions that could impact this position will be considered.
We encourage all national service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.
Location: Tucson, AZ
