Workforce Development Specialist

Objective

This Workforce Development Specialist role is a full-time position. The Workforce Development Specialist is responsible for establishing, building, and maintaining solid relationships with local businesses that allow the placement and sustainable employment of Hope for Prisoners (HFP) clients. This position will coordinate and conduct employer activities, and work with the case managers/career coaches to identify good matches between jobs and candidates.

Essential Job Functions

· Develop job vacancies and information available to clients in relation to developed career goals

· Communicate with career coaches regarding candidates’ progress, needs and goal changes

· Match client skills and experience with employer requirements

· Assist clients with soft skills development and improvement with job performance, and career progression

· Track participant activity and progress data for grant reporting

· Works closely with other program staff to ensure the client case plans are followed and a collaborative effort is made to develop the clients career path

· Work with employers/businesses to remove employment barriers and resolve issues related to job retention

· Assist with career counseling, evaluation, skills training/assessment, job readiness training, and other activities related to employment and successful job placement

· Make cold calls to potential employers; explain the benefits and employment support services provided by program

· Maintain postings of current job openings

· Works collaboratively with community partners to assist clients in accessing various services

· Cross-train in other federal programs for which participants may qualify

· Participate in training and workshops including but not limited to resume and cover letter writing, dress for success, interviewing skills, conflict management, job search technique, job retention, etc.

· Accurately and timely record program data in system and accurately maintain all necessary forms

· Manage a client placement case load of 50-75

· Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent amount of education and/or experience

· Experience in Workforce Development, Business Services or Sales/Marketing

· Familiarity and/or knowledge of reentry populations, preferred

· One to three years’ experience specific to Workforce Development activities, preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Knowledge of methods and job development techniques for client placement

· Excellent knowledge of case management principles

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Skills in database, spreadsheets, and word processing applications

· High levels of initiative, dependability, flexibility, and motivation

· Ability to establish good professional relationships with staff, employers, and clients

· Ability to function in a fast-paced environment

· Ability to design and facilitate presentations

· Organizational and time management skills

· Conflict resolution and coping with high stress at-risk clientele

· Ability to work full-time (Monday-Friday and possibly some evenings and/or weekends)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $48,000 - $62,000