Workforce Development Specialist - East St. Louis, IL

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, the leading champion of empowerment and opportunity for African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, social equality, and civil rights, is seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for helping others to work as a Workforce Development Specialist in our East St. Louis, IL office.

This position will support our Save Our Sons program which seeks to help African American and other men secure jobs and have the opportunity to adequately support themselves and their families; live in neighborhoods that are vibrant and thriving, and share in the region's prosperity and well-being.

The Specialist will provide services including development and implementation strategies to achieve contractual goals leading to placement opportunities for clients. Program planning and evaluation, report writing, client documentation, coordination, and monitoring of service delivery with partnering agencies, including positive role-modeling are anticipated.

The ideal candidate must have :

• Excellent customer service
• Knowledge of casework concepts
• Skills and techniques needed to be successful in current workforce
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing, and handling information of a confidential and sensitive nature
• Knowledge of common software applications
• College coursework in business or related field is desirable an associate or bachelor's degree is preferred

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.