What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Development Specialist - Greencastle, IN position at Vincennes University?
Description
Vincennes University has an open position for a Workforce Development Specialist in
Greencastle, Indiana.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Promote and facilitate workforce development and educational activities on an assigned area basis by providing, leadership, consultation, and technical assistance to individuals and groups involved with business, industry, social service agencies, schools, and other community based organizations
- Plan and implement all phases of job development.
- Facilitate the placement of customers into unsubsidized employment through contacts developed and maintained with business and industry.
- Maintain knowledge of local labor market and assist in the development of labor market information as needed for use by internal and external customers.
- Coordinate and ensure the completion and submission of all reports as required for participant and financial information in accordance with agency procedures and policies.
- Coordinate and assist with the outreach and recruitment of participants.
- Coordinate and ensure all aspects of participant’s orientation, assessment, ISS development, enrollment, case management, and termination.
- Plan and implement all facets of Pre-Vocational Job Readiness and Self-Sufficiency Training, and any other classroom training opportunities available through the agency.
- Compile, review, and disseminate information regarding educational change, business/education/community collaborations, funding opportunities, and other relevant topics.
- Promote concept of human resource development through business/education/community collaboration with local, regional, and state leaders through personal contacts, correspondence, and presentations.
- Ensure confidentiality of client-staff relationship.
- Attend meetings and in-service training as required.
- Perform related assignments as deemed necessary by the Supervisor.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or 4 years experience must be in the area of employment and training programs, employer relations, social work, economic development, or related fields recommended.
- The ability to establish working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities is essential.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) are required.
- Position also requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel by both public transportation as well as private transportation including self transportation.
- These requirements are in addition to the duties listed in the position description.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Interested applicants should submit a Vincennes University application, resume/cv, and full contact information for three professional references.
