Work Force Development Programs Specialist - Employment
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Purpose or General Objective: Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate job development/employment readiness services to help program participants prepare for, obtain, and maintain gainful employment.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:* Design, develop, and deliver quality job development/employmentreadiness support services that help program participants prepare for, obtain, and maintain gainful employment.* Actively recruit and enroll individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, and/or exploring careers and help them achieve career goals.* Maintain, through networks, a current list of employment opportunities and share that information with individuals seeking employment.* Actively engage employers and maintain an actionable network and database reflecting employment opportunities in an identified service area.* Actively engage and collaborate with personnel representing employers, secondary and postsecondary education institutions, and workforce development providers to identify, understand and remove barriers to employment.* Provide employment skills assessments, resume and cover letter writing, job search, interviewing, and interpersonal /soft skills needed to participate in community partner engagements and ultimately secure and maintain gainful employment.* Timely and accurate entry, management, and reporting of participant case records through the utilization of Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database.* Represent Goodwill in a professional and dignified manner.* Collaborate efficiently with team members to support participant success.* Actively participate in opportunities for professional development.* Collaborate with and support WFD team members to achieve goals.* Ensure that all practices are compliant with CARF accreditation standards.* Provide necessary program coverage in the absence of VP WFD.* Perform other duties as assigned.Expected Results:* Develop a network of area businesses that understands how GICMH can benefit their organization and provide work experiences for GICMH participants.* Placement of participants into services and/or jobs that meet their individual needs.* Established performance goals are met or exceeded.Required Skills/Abilities:* Strong initiative, cordiality, punctuality, and dependability.* Strong community engagement and outreach skills.* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Google products, remote conferencing, and related software.* Must work a flexible schedule, including occasional nights and weekends.* Must demonstrate high ethical standards, sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to handle confidential and private information in a secure and professional manner.* Positive, helpful, and professional interpersonal and customer service skills.* The ability to process information, act independently, and take initiative where appropriate.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Excellent organizational skills and diligence.* Demonstrated ability to work independently and within multi-discipline teams.* Ability to produce highly accurate work.* Strong knowledge in financial asset building through employment, financial services, and products.* Experience working with persons with disabilities and other barriers to employment preferred.* A valid Michigan driver's license with a driving record in compliance with Goodwill of Central Michigan's Heartland, Inc. insurance carrier requirements. Applicant must have reliable transportation with appropriate insurance coverage.Education and Experience:* Bachelor's degree required - experience may be substituted for education on a case-by-case basis.* Two years of work experience in workforce development, employment services, or related fields.Physical Requirements:* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.* Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.