What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Services Coordinator position at Lake Cumberland Area Development District?
Class Characteristics: Under general direction, assists with the recruitment of new employers to the LCADD region; works closely with current employers to maintain a qualified workforce; assists clients with job training/placement; performs other duties as required.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential:
1. Assists governments and economic development officials with LMI, workforce availability, and new employer recruitment.
2. Maintains continual contact with employers to keep them current on services offered and to assess the needs of the employers.
3. Assesses the needs of clients that call or visit the office and makes referrals for employment, employer job orders, or partner agencies.
4. Assists with maintaining statewide database where records are updated according to needs of the participants and/or employers.
5. Assists other departmental employees as required or requested.
6. Performs duties of Career Manager on a continuing basis.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience: Bachelors degree Human Services, Social Work, Business Administration or related field supplemented by two years related work experience. Directly related work experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis up to a maximum of two years. If required by the funding agency, the employee will be licensed or certified.
