What are the responsibilities and job description for the JTS Workforce Development Specialist position at VISTA MARIA?
• Facilitate workshops.
• One-on-one job search coaching.
• Assist participants with skill assessments, pre-employment documents and skills.
• Research and design of Workplace Readiness course components.
• Liaison between vendors and business partners.
• Arranges transportation of participants for off-campus events (i.e. presentations, job experience field trips, off-site training opportunities, Job fairs and workshops).
• Designs employment-training tools and provides training in areas that Include (but not limited to): interviewing techniques, resume development, application preparation, grooming and hygiene.
• Acts as liaison between employer and participant and provides level of support consistent to consumer need. Provides coaching during work experience onsite or in follow up meetings.
• Provides case management services in accordance with policies, procedures, and forms of the Career Pathways program.
• Documents participant contact and activity through case notes in paper and electronic databases.
• Maintains contact with participants, track participant progress, track participant performance outcomes.
• Maintain electronic and paper participant files.
• Review job orders to match applicants with job requirements, using manual and/or computerized file searches.
• Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Participate as needed in off-site job fairs, career day events, workshops, seminars and other employment related activities.
• Administer Pre and Post surveys to youth and respond accordingly to overall results.
• Administer program satisfaction surveys to youth and parents and respond to feedback provided.
• Completes a case note after every individual or group session.
• Maintain up to date lesion plans and post on the P-drive.
• Maintain 80% compliance with all assigned casefiles.
• Maintain COA compliant.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Knowledge of workforce development programs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with management, coworkers, partners, and the public.
• Engaging personal style to work and communicate effectively with youth
• Ability to Interact positively in a culturally diverse environment
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
