Work Ready Internship & Job Development Specialist

What a great opportunity to join Signal Centers' newest program. Work Ready is an innovative workforce development program to help participants obtain training and credentials, internships and job placement in the early childhood education field. 

Qualifications:

• A college degree in career counseling, work force development or related field is preferred. 
• Previous experience in marketing or job development is desired. 
• Trained or willing to obtain training in ACES/trauma-informed care.
• Previous experience working with individuals with barriers to employment desired. 
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with local and regional businesses, Chambers of Commerce, community agencies & partners, and underserved populations.
• Enthusiastic with excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills, patience and diplomacy. Must have the ability to collaborate with a diverse workforce.
• A multi-tasker with the ability to prioritize job duties with minimal supervision.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to maintain case management notes and data entry requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• This position will develop and build relationships with businesses to determine their workforce needs and promote internship and employment opportunities for clients.
• Will place calls, send emails, and perform outreach visits to employers to promote the internship and job placement program
• Develop a thorough understanding of local workforce trends, needs, emerging and growing industries within the service area of the program through connections with local economic development organizations, Chambers of Commerce, regional industry groups, and others.
• Work in conjunction with the program staff, assists clients in the development of a Career Plan for the career pathway chosen
• Assist the Program Director and Employment Specialists of the program with internship development, internship placement, job development, and job placement activities. 
• Interact with local businesses to identify appropriate sites for job shadowing, internships, and job placements for Work Ready clients, and assists in securing appropriate sites
• Provide services, assessments, counseling and job prep guidance along with case manager and relevant staff to clients; (Barrier Removal: connections to public benefits, interview/workforce attire, transportation (e.g. bus tickets, car repair), Basic skills improvement (digital literacy)
• Facilitate training, workshops, presentations and meetings for clients or partners (Resume development, Practice Interviewing/Mock Interviews, Networking).
• Assess client’s work readiness, make job referrals, and placements, and provide follow-up to help ensure job retention and continued engagement in support service programs
• Carry and maintain a caseload of 20-25 participants, providing guidance and resource linkage while maintaining appropriate case notes, conducting necessary assessments, and entering data into the system to track program progress & outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.