Location: Denison,TX, USA
**Summary:The Workforce Development Specialist supervises and coordinates regional service delivery of MET's workforce development initiatives and other appropriate activities targeting migrant and seasonal farmworkers. The Workforce Development Specialist will exercise a high level of independence in making decisions and commitments within guidelines of corporate policies and procedures. Detail and multi-task oriented. Strong organizational, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills. Utilizes information technology resources. Have a commitment to reflective supervision, data collection and continuous quality improvement.**Requirements and Qualifications:Employee will possess a high school diploma or GED. An associate from a college or university preferred. Must have experience in employment and training programs as well as issues related to migrant and seasonal farmworkers.Must pass criminal background check and is subject to the agency's drug and alcohol testing program.Extensive travel required in the area; must be able to travel outside project area as assigned.Possess a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record, as approved by the agency's vehicle insurance carrier.Employee must have an account with a financial institution that can process financial transactions through MET's electronic payroll system. This person exercises a high level of independence in making decisions and commitments within the parameters of corporate policies and procedures. Significant errors in judgment may endanger the health and safety of all children and/or staff and may cause serious financial and/or legal repercussions for MET, Inc.Job Duties:Supervise agency staff within region.Apply and enforce approved agency policies and procedures.Communicate clearly and effectively with subordinates.Assure that all appropriate intra-agency correspondence is received and understood by staff. Workforce Development Specialist Motivation, Education and Training, Inc.Provide guidance to staff that supports the accomplishment of MET's objectives and mission.Complete and submit all required personnel forms and documents in a timely manner.As directed or otherwise authorized in writing by MET, represent the agency within the region.Represent MET on local workforce investment boards, adhering to stated agency positions.Attend meetings, conferences, and other sessions that further the objectives of the agency. Also represent the agency on appropriate advisory bodies, councils, and other entities.Monitor regional workforce investment activities and other appropriate programming within region.Assure that all relevant programs meet regional objectives, making supervisor-approved adjustments between offices as required.Implement and evaluate regional continuous improvement and quality assurance measures.Review programs to ensure client focus.Assure that agency services are carried out consistently with applicable regulations, codes, and laws and in accordance with appropriate legal and ethical standards.Review applicable documents for accuracy and content (sign and forward as appropriate).Resolve disputes involving MET that may arise among agency staff, clients, community partners, elected officials or other stakeholders.Develop relationships within region that result in expanded capacity for agency and secure additional resources for MET initiatives.Communicate clearly and effectively with MET's administrative office.Complete assigned reports, forms, and documents, and forward them as indicated.Keep agency apprised of all relevant developments within region utilizing appropriate media (i.e. telephone, email, fax, postal services, etc.).Respond to requests from administrative office for information in a timely manner, assuring comprehensiveness and accuracy of response. 2 . Perform all other duties as outlined by supervisor.*Job seekers with a felony conviction will notbe considered.