workforce development specialist

Easterseals Redwood

<div><div><div><div><b>WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT </b><b>SPECIALIST COMMUNITY LINK- FULL TIME</b></div>
<div></div><div><div><b>Who is Easterseals Redwood?</b></div>
<div>At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the <b>power of purpose</b> and the <b>power of work</b>. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are - to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities.</div>
<div></div><div>By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won&rsquo;t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted<b>.</b></div>
<div><b>Our Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage</b></div>
<div></div><div><b>Why join Easterseals Redwood as the </b><b>Workforce Development Specialist</b><b>:</b></div>
<ul><li>Competitive salary, flexible schedules!</li>
<li>PTO and Extended Illness Time</li>
<li>Health Insurance options</li>
<li>401 K Retirement Plan with a company match</li>
<li>Dental and Vision Insurance options</li>
<li>Disability Insurance options
</li><li>Education and Professional Development Assistance</li>
<li>Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Plan</li>
<li>10 Paid holidays</li>
<li>Public Service Loan Eligible Employer</li>
<li>Growth Opportunities, inclusive environment, supportive management!</li>
</ul></div></div><b>Position Summary:</b><br>
Provide support to customers funded by Hamilton County Job and Family Services Ohio Work First participants as they work in the community and maintain communication between customer, employer, funding agency and other community support personnel. Coach and support individuals with on competitive job sites and/or assessment sites by assist as needed with job tasks and skills. Maintain contact with employer/manager while in coaching to evaluate progress.
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<b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b></div>
<ul><li>Serves as liaison for participants with employer, case managers, funding agency and others by facilitating communication. Identifies and assists employers and participants with implementing any needed job modification.</li>
<li>Provides transportation by driving participants to and from work sites for orientations, training and other activities, as needed.</li>
<li>Attends job development/ job match meetings, and staffing&rsquo; /follow along meetings with referral sources, participants and the customer support team to review progress of the participants.
</li><li>Updates customer case files by completing and filing documents and monthly reports.
</li><li>Communicates regularly with referral sources regarding customer progress and progress of potential customers.</li>
<li>Keeps accurate records by completing and maintaining required documentation including case notes, monthly reports, intake forms, activity logs, mileage reports and discharge summaries. Write progress reports for each participant on follow along case load. Write daily case notes and monthly reports on participants in job coaching.
</li><li>Complete daily/weekly paperwork for follow along and enter data into the Community Link database daily. Complete a Customer Attendance Report monthly on caseload.</li>
<li>Attend required training for updates and program changes through Hamilton County Job &amp; Family Services, Community Link and/or meetings required by supervisor/ agency.
</li><li>Maintain knowledge and skills by attending meetings, seminars and works shops as required by supervisor or agency.</li>
<li>Maintains confidentiality of participant&rsquo;s files and other sensitive subject matter.
</li><li>Works varied assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as required to meet workload demands. Performs other related
</li><li>Effectively connects customers to employment opportunities.
</li><li>Serves as a liaison between Community Link and Hamilton County Job &amp; Family Services.
</li><li>Guides the customer in job search techniques (resume writing, interviewing skills, on-line applications, etc.) and connects the customer to job search tools to help them become self-sufficient.</li>
<li>Provides customers with sufficient assistance and information to explore their options with work participation requirements.<b>
</b></li><li>Able to understand and contribute to the goals of Community Link, and understand the work within the culture of the group, plans and make decisions with others and support outcomes, respects the thoughts and opinions of others to achieve group results.
</li><li>Ability to lead when appropriate and motivate the team for high performance.
</li><li>Assists other individuals and departments to accomplish goals and mission. Adopts win/win approaches to problem solving.
</li><li>Takes a leadership role in order to accomplish team and organizational goals. Works cooperatively with others and contributes to group with ideas, suggestions, and effort. Works well with men and women and with a variety of ethnic, social, and/or educational backgrounds.</li>
</ul><div><b>Education/Qualifications:</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree Preferred. Degree in marketing, social services including Social Work, Counseling, Psychology and Sociology, Education or related field preferred.</li>
<li>Minimum two years&rsquo; experience in job development, employment and training or social service programs working with economically disadvantaged population.</li>
<li>Ability to perform informal assessment of individual&rsquo;s skills and employment interests. Actively assist individuals in determining the appropriate course of action as well as identifying necessary resources.</li>
<li>Capably and creatively execute job readiness activities. Skilled in development and provision of captivating and motivating presentations on a variety of employment related topics.</li>
<li>Proven working ability to use various Microsoft Office technology applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher).</li>
<li>Effectively assist customers in the use of computers for employment related activities (resume development, cover letters, job search, electronic response to employment opportunities, etc.)</li>
<li>Good oral communication skills and the ability to relate well to staff members and customers. Accuracy and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Basic knowledge and understanding of public assistance requirements and ability to integrate rules about work assignments.</li>
</ul></div><div><b>If you&rsquo;re someone that is passionate about making a difference and would like the opportunity to do just that every day, a career at Easterseals Redwood may be for you. We are currently hiring and encouraging anyone interested in becoming part of an organization with a mission-driven, relationship-focused, joy-filled culture to apply.</b><br>
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<ul><li>We are a drug-free workplace.</li></ul></div></div><div></div>

Workforce Development Specialist - Community Link

Goodwill Industries of Houston

<div><div><div><div><b>Job Title: </b>Intake Specialist</div>
<div><b>Department:</b> Workforce Development</div>
<div><b>Reports to:</b> Program Manager</div>
<div><b>FLSA Status:</b> Full time</div><br>
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</div></div></div><div><p><b>Mission Support:</b></p>
<p>Goodwill Houston (GWH) is leading change, connecting people, and improving the potential for the future of work. We educate, train, and hire individuals with barriers to employment to help them thrive. We connect people, families, and communities to improve lives and meet the workforce needs of today and tomorrow. Powered, in part, by donations and retail customers, we change lives through the power of work.</p>
<p><b>Position Summary:</b></p>
<p>Provides administrative support for the program, team members, and program participants. This includes general administrative duties, receptionist work, Workforce Development (WFD) member services support, data entry into multiple databases, and other project-based assignments. Must demonstrate professionalism through in-person and telephone interaction.</p>
<p><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul><li>Meet and greet all Career Center clients and visitors.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Answer telephones, answer routine inquiries, and refer individuals to appropriate GWH Programs when needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Perform accurate data entry and record keeping related to different WFD programs while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Actively promote GWH programs to create awareness and demonstrate the potential it has for career and life advancement.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Performs clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing, mailing, scheduling, ordering, and maintaining office supplies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>team members at all levels of the organization</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assists with routine follow-up phone calls and emails in support of program retention data.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assistance with retention follow-up may be necessary and as directed by program staff, coordinator, and the manager.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Organizes, prepares materials and facilitates weekly orientations, intake, and assessment processes.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participates in staff meetings, maintains appropriate agency documentation of the meetings, and contributes to team efforts by assisting team members to accomplish results as needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Refer participants to community partners for social aid.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participate and represent GWH at community-based events and activities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>May be required to attend and support job training.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures the equipment for Connect Centers is operating by completing preventative maintenance and submitting repair requests when needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintain equipment inventories.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Other duties as assigned by Management.</li></ul>
<p><b>Additional Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul><li>Excellent customer service.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Demonstrate professionalism, and good judgment and present a friendly, cooperative attitude.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to multi-task, make quick decisions, adapt to change, and work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Adheres to all GWH Policies &amp; Procedures, Loss Prevention &amp; Safety Regulations and GWH Guiding Principles.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Must be punctual and have dependable attendance and maintain an appropriate appearance.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Must conduct work in a safe manner; maintain good housekeeping standards, have all aisles and pathways to fire exists clear and free from clutter, and keep work areas neat and clean.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Adheres to local, state and federal laws and regulations.</li></ul>
<p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent is required.</li></ul>
<ul><li>One (1) to three (3) years of client services, administrative assistant, or equivalent experience is preferred.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent computer skills (proficient in Microsoft Office).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Good written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Bilingual is preferred.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to work weekends as needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to communicate and interact well with a variety of personality types. Must have reliable transportation.</li></ul>
<p><b>Key Performance Indicators:</b></p>
<p>1. Meet data entry deadlines in HMIS and Caseworthy systems.</p>
<p>2. Support program goals.</p>
<p>3. Provide referrals for co-enrollment to other GWH programs.</p>
<p>4. Maintain the tracker for referrals to assess eligibility and follow-up.</p>
<p>5. Execute WFD projects as assigned.</p>
<p><b>Physical Requirements/Work Environment:</b></p>
<ul><li>Ability to sit, stand, bend, and reach.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Able to spend most working hours at a computer.</li></ul></div></div>

Intake Specialist - I10-E Career Center

Generations Ministry Trust

<p>Workforce Placement Specialist &ndash; Bring Your Network, Change Lives</p><p>Mesa AZ Part-Time or Contract to Start</p><p>**Do you already have relationships with hiring managers at warehouses, restaurants, hotels, call centers, large companies, or retailers?** If so, we want to talk.</p><p>We are a 501(c3) nonprofit staffing agency on a mission &mdash; we connect motivated job seekers with real opportunities in warehouse/logistics, food service, hospitality, and retail. We place 40&ndash;60 people at a time, and we're growing. We provide job training, &amp; transportation to and from work</p><p>We're not looking to train someone to build a network from scratch. We need someone who already has one &mdash; and who wants to put it to work for something meaningful.</p><p><b>What You'll Do:</b></p><p>- Leverage your existing employer relationships to secure job orders for entry-level and light industrial roles etc..</p><p>- Match pre-screened, job-ready candidates from our program to open positions</p><p>- Act as the bridge between our nonprofit and your employer network</p><p>- Manage placements from order to start date, coordinating with our internal team</p><p>- Build on existing partnerships and expand when the time is right</p><p><b>What We're Looking For:</b></p><p>- **Active, working relationships** with hiring contacts at local employers &mdash; this is non-negotiable</p><p>- Background in staffing, workforce development, HR, or B2B sales</p><p>- Passion for community impact and workforce inclusion</p><p>- Self-starter who can work independently</p><p>- Experience placing candidates in warehouse, food service, retail, or similar industries</p><p><b>Compensation &mdash; Here's the Honest Picture:</b></p><p>This role is structured to reward results, not hours.</p><p>- **Base Retainer:** $500&ndash;$800/month (ensures you're covered while placements ramp up)</p><p>- **Per-Placement Commission:** $150&ndash;$300 per successful placement (paid from first client check)</p><p>- **Volume Bonus:** Additional bonuses when monthly placements exceed agreed targets</p><p>- **Realistic First-Year Earning Range:** $30,000&ndash;$55,000+ depending on placement volume</p><p>*The more your network produces, the more you earn &mdash; with the added bonus of knowing every placement changes someone's life.*</p><p>---</p><p>**Why This Role Is Different:**</p><p>- You're not cold calling &mdash; you're activating relationships you already have</p><p>- Our team handles candidate intake, screening, and readiness &mdash; you focus on employer side</p><p>- You're backed by a nonprofit mission that employers increasingly want to support</p><p>- Flexible schedule &mdash; this can work alongside other commitments as it scales (this can be in additional to another job you already have)</p><p>---</p><p>**To Apply:**</p><p>Tell us briefly: *What industries do your employer contacts hire in, and approximately how many active hiring relationships do you have?* Applications without this context will not be considered.</p><p>Job Types: Part-time, Contract</p><p>Pay: $1,500.00 - $6,250.00 per month</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Do you already have employer relationships that you know are looking for employee's? If so what industries?</li><li>How many people do you think you can put to work with your current connections your first 2 weeks at work with us?</li><li>Do you currently have another job right now? Will you be able to leverage that job to help this non profit staffing companies put more people to work?</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Staffing: 2 years (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Workforce Placement Specialist (staffing Specialist)

Southwest Key Programs

<div><p><b>Job Summary:</b><br>
The Career Support Specialist&rsquo;s primary function is to register job seeker customers in the reception area and assist job seeker customers in the resource room with their employment needs. The Career Support Specialist is also responsible for administering assessment testing, assisting with center orientations and providing additional center support, as needed. This person must be familiar with all center services and activities/events to connect customers with career services, including co-enrollments in specialized workforce programs, as appropriate. The Career Support Specialist is expected to provide excellent customer service and perform all duties as assigned.</p><p><b>
Essential Functions:</b></p><ul><li>
Assist job seekers in developing quality WorkInTexas (WIT) applications for employment by securing and recording information reflecting work qualifications based on experience, training, skills, abilities, interests and other factors relevant to proper selection for referral to suitable job openings.</li><li>
Review WIT applications for completeness and quality. Provide WIT technical assistance, as needed.</li><li>
Refer and guide applicants to suitable employment. Maintain customer data and documentation in WIT.</li><li>
Provide employment counseling to applicants who present unusual placement or job adjustment challenges.</li><li>
Interview clients and use/administer assessment tools to determine education, experience, skills, interest, and other relevant factors to fully explore client&rsquo;s career development opportunities and possible training needs.</li><li>
Research and disseminate labor market information.</li><li>
Assist with delivery of center orientations.</li><li>
Provide additional center support, as assigned.
</li></ul><p><b>Other Functions:</b></p><ul><li>
Provide backup coverage for the Front Desk Receptionist.</li><li>
Monitor center customer flow and assist visitors appropriately.</li><li>
Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned</li><li>
Must be able and willing to work remotely as needed</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications and Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
</li><li>At least two (2) years of administrative/clerical experience.
</li><li>Must have good computer skills, including experience with MS Office suite
</li><li>Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated customer service skills.</li></ul><p>
Preferred:<br>
Previous experience with WIT and/or The Workforce Information System of Texas (TWIST) software system.<br>
Bilingual (English/Spanish).</p><p><b>
Physical Demands:</b></p><ul><li>
Must be able to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in written form to express and exchange ideas.
</li><li>While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to access all components of work station and other office equipment.</li><li>
Frequent typing, writing, bending and twisting.
</li><li>Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.</li></ul><p><b>
Work Environment:</b><br>
Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and local travel, including exposure to heat, cold, inclement weather conditions, and occasional environmental hazards.</p><p><b>
Compliance Agreement:</b><br>
I have read the above and understand that it is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for performing this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. I understand that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. I also understand that my job description is subject to change and that this description does not preclude my supervisor's authority to add or change duties or responsibilities.</p></div>

Career Support Specialist

<div><div><b>Job Title: </b>Employment Specialist</div>
<div><b>Department: </b>Workforce Development</div>
<div><b>Reports to:</b> Program Manager</div>
<div><b>FLSA Status:</b> Exempt, Full Time</div><div><br>
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</div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Mission Support:</b></div>
<div>Goodwill Houston (GWH) is leading change, connecting people, and improving the potential for the future of work. We educate, train, and hire individuals with barriers to employment to help them thrive. We connect people, families, and communities to improve lives and meet the workforce needs of today and tomorrow. Powered, in part, by donations and retail customers, we change lives through the power of work.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Position Summary:</b></div>
<div>Assists participants with career planning, and career decision-making processes, including intensive career counseling, assessment, enrollment into Career Pathways, job search assistance, and retention services. Responsible for the development of competitive and/or supported jobs for individuals who have barriers to employment. Must exercise good judgment and due diligence when performing duties and communicating on behalf of GWH.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b></div>
<ul><li>Responsible for assuring that WFD is in compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.</li>
<li>Provides intensive, comprehensive employment case management and career planning services to participants enrolled in the program and Career Connections.</li>
<li>Maintains a rolling caseload per program requirements.</li>
<li>Review assessments of participants&rsquo; employment and training needs, individualized employment plans, etc. to guide job training plans and potential co-enrollment into other GWH programs and makes referrals for occupation skill training as needed.</li>
<li>Cultivate and maintain relationships with partnering agencies and make appropriate referrals to those agencies that will assist participants with supportive services, which are designed to help mitigate barriers and enhance employability.</li>
<li>Accompany clients to job-related search activities, events, and job interviews.</li>
<li>Assist in orienting clients with the host employer&rsquo;s policies, standard operating procedures, and perform time and motion studies (or task analysis).</li>
<li>Monitors and evaluates participant progress through an individualized employment plan, provide guidance and coaching to help resolve issues and remains motivated to obtain/maintain credentials and employment.</li>
<li>Organizes weekly Job Club meetings and monthly Business Advisory Council (BAC) events with appropriate GWH Team Members and friends of GWH.</li>
<li>Works with Career Connection Team Members to prepare job seekers for employment, including resume preparation, interviewing skills, and workplace etiquette.</li>
<li>Conducts employment readiness workshops and provides one-on-one job coaching.</li>
<li>Maintains accurate and up-to-date data entry for billing purposes.</li>
<li>Ensures that participants understand and conform to program policies and expectations.</li>
<li>Place participants in industry-related employment, providing ongoing follow-ups for retention records.</li>
<li>Support participants with maintaining employment, including providing resources for job sustainability.</li>
<li>Maintain real-time data entry, electronic and hard copy confidential files, and input necessary information into CaseWorthy and Change Machine (data management systems), including progress reports, case notes, completion, and retention documentation.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Track all job development activities, workshops, classes, internships, etc.</li>
<li>Ensures data accuracy in databases for assessment, enrollments, and case-management services at 30, 60, 90, 180, 270, and 365-day follow-up, referrals, and Individual Development Plans (IDP).</li>
</ul><ul><li>Travel to multiple locations as needed.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned by Management.</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>Additional Responsibilities:</b></div>
<ul><li>Demonstrate professionalism, and good judgment and present a friendly, cooperative attitude.</li>
<li>Ability to multi-task, make quick decisions, adapt to change, and work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
</li><li>Adheres to all GWH Policies &amp; Procedures, Loss Prevention &amp; Safety Regulations and GWH Guiding Principles.</li>
<li>Must be punctual and have dependable attendance and maintain an appropriate appearance.</li>
<li>Must conduct work in a safe manner; maintain good housekeeping standards, have all aisles and pathways to fire exits clear and free from clutter, keep work areas neat and clean.</li>
<li>Adheres to local, state and federal laws and regulations.</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></div>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Rehabilitation, Psychology, Sociology or a related field is preferred.</li>
<li>One (1) to three (3) years in vocational counseling, job development and job development is preferred.</li>
<li>Excellent computer skills (proficient in Microsoft Office).</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Understands strategic planning, budgets, marketing and research.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate and interact well with a variety of personality types.
</li><li>Ability to analyze opportunities and problems, identify and evaluate alternatives and develop effective approaches to address any issues.</li>
<li>Must have reliable transportation.</li>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>Key Performance Indicators (KPI):</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Recruit and enroll 100 workforce members within the 12-month program period.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Place 60 workforce members in competitive employment within the 12-month program period.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Meet program and participant training and employment outcomes.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Capture four (4) new relationships with employers every month by utilizing Employer Profile.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure data utilization and accuracy of 90% or higher by conducting regular audits of CaseWorthy reporting.</li></ul>
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<div></div><div><b>Physical Requirements/Work Environment:</b></div>
<ul><li>Ability to sit, stand, bend and reach.</li>
<li>Ability to lift, push, pull, up to, 25 lbs.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

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