workforce specialist

Urban Strategies Inc

<div>REPORT TO: Senior Project Manager
STATUS: Full Time 
BACKGROUND:
USI is a national nonprofit with extensive experience in the design and implementation of place-based human capital development strategies in
communities that are undergoing comprehensive physical revitalization. 
Founded in 1978, USI is a leader in community development, supporting about 30,000 economically stressed families, approximately 100,000 individuals, in 53 communities in 28 major metropolitan areas. USI represents a movement towards a future where all children and families will be stable and thriving, supported by our unwavering dedication to being results-based, data-driven, and equity-centered. 
JOB SUMMARY:
The Workforce Specialist will recruit and connect low-income adult residents of the housing community to opportunities for education, job readiness, skills training, and employment. The ideal candidate will understand and effectively deliver services by leveraging established relationships with employers in each city. 
RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Develop community strategies for employment and career advancement.</li><li>
Work with employers to facilitate job opportunities.</li><li>
Provide ongoing counseling, recruitment, and screen clients for employment education, entrepreneurial and employment opportunities, and workforce training programs.</li><li>
Conduct individual assessments for residents who need assistance with employment.</li><li>
Create individual development plans for clients seeking employment and/or career advancement.</li><li>
Develop and implement tracking procedures to ensure and document federal contract compliance.</li><li>
Learn, and fully utilize, the company&rsquo;s internal tracking system.</li><li>
Interpret federal, state, and local labor laws, rules, regulations, and objectives as they pertain to resident hiring according to Davis Bacon and Section 3 compliance.</li><li>
Providing resources and knowledge for clients to access capital, including loans for financial goals like housing and consumer products, to build credit, reduce debt, and support wealth growth through entrepreneurship.</li><li>
Offering consultation services in financial management and goal-setting.</li><li>
Hosting in-person and virtual seminars for clients seeking financial literacy management resources and capital access.</li><li>
Supporting and promoting the development of the USI CDFI client base.</li></ul> 
QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or higher in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Resources, Redevelopment, Construction, or other relevant fields.</li><li>
A minimum of three years of professional experience in a relevant field, demonstrating the necessary skills and/or competencies.</li><li>
Strong working knowledge and experience in common construction industry practices, procedures, labor costs, hiring, and assessments of workforce needs.</li><li>
Strong working knowledge of common human resources hiring practices, interviewing and candidate selection.</li><li>
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, and Power Point.</li><li>
Ability to handle privileged information in a professional and confidential manner.</li><li>
Availability to attend evening and weekend functions as needed.</li><li>
Possession of a valid driver&rsquo;s license with a clean driving record and availability of automobile for use at work to travel to various sites.</li><li>
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li></ul> 
Urban Strategies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer</div>

Workforce Specialist

Pima County

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description Summary
</h1>Department - Department - Community &amp; Workforce Development
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description
</h1><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY
</h1><div>Job Type: Classified
</div><div>Job Classification: 5760 - Community &amp; Workforce Specialist II
</div><div>Salary Grade: 6
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $21.12 - $24.81 Per Hour
Pay Range: $21.12 - $28.50 Per Hour
Range Explanation:
<ul><li>Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
</li><li>Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
</li></ul></div>Community &amp; Workforce Development Department is seeking three (3) skilled and compassionate Case Managers to provide critical direct support to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, housing instability, and imminent risk of eviction. These positions play a vital role in ensuring timely, effective delivery of rental assistance, utility assistance, eviction‑prevention services, and related services.
Case Managers will provide urgent, empathetic client assistance through phone, email, online, and in‑person interactions. They will assess individual needs and connect clients with the appropriate resources, programs, and community resources. The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously, and a calm, professional approach to de‑escalating emotionally-charged situations in which clients may be facing homelessness.
Successful candidates will demonstrate strong motivational interviewing skills, sound judgment, and the ability to guide clients toward stability and long‑term economic independence. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate client records, reviewing documentation for completeness, supporting program compliance, and collaborating with internal staff and external partners to maximize available resources. 
 
This is an opportunity to serve the community with compassion, urgency, and professionalism while contributing to a team dedicated to preventing homelessness and strengthening families throughout Pima County.
Essential Functions: 
 
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department&rsquo;s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
<ul><li>Participates in the day-to-day operational and support activities of a specialized, complex functional program or work unit within the Community &amp; Workforce Development Department;
</li><li>Provides direct services urgently and compassionately to Community &amp; Workforce Development clients, which may include working with clients via phone, email, online, or in person, including collaboration with other agencies and organizations to maximize resources and services;
</li><li>Assesses the needs of community members and provides guidance on appropriate resources based on individual needs;
</li><li>Matches qualified candidates with resources, coaching, or support related to employment, education, or financial assistance;
</li><li>Represents the program or work unit at community events and in meetings with County personnel and/or community partners;
</li><li>Provides administrative and other support essential to the completion of program or work unit objectives, including mentoring and leading staff and volunteers in specialized program activities;
</li><li>Provides input to management in the development of program goals and objectives;
</li><li>Manages and maintains accurate records of program participants and their progress;
</li><li>Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Community &amp; Workforce Development Department and Pima County. 
</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications: 
 
Associates degree from an accredited college, university or technical school in management, public or business administration or a field related as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of professional experience in health, customer service, human services, or a closely related field. 
 
OR: 
 
One year of experience with Pima County as a Community and Workforce Specialist I or similar Pima County position, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment. 
 
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
<div>Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the &quot;Education&quot; and &quot;Work Experience&quot; sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write &quot;see resume&quot; on your application.
 
 
Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
<ul><li>Minimum two (2) years experience providing direct client services to individuals or families in crisis, including support related to financial assistance, eviction prevention, or housing stability.
</li><li>Minimum two (2) years experience assessing client needs and connect individuals with appropriate community resources, programs, and support, in alignment with departmental service delivery expectations.
</li><li>Experience navigating multiple assistance programs and coordinating services with nonprofit or community‑based organizations to maximize available resources.
</li><li>Minimum two (2) years of experience collecting, reviewing, and maintaining accurate client data and program documentation, including confidential client data, reports, progress records, or financial submissions, to ensure completeness and compliance.
</li><li>Experience with providing coaching, guidance, or financial/budget counseling to support clients in achieving stability and increased economic independence.
</li><li>Experience with communication and customer service, responding promptly to internal and external stakeholders. 
</li></ul></div><div>Selection Proce dure :
 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process . 
</div><div>Supplemental Information: 
</div> 
Licenses and Certificates : Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant&rsquo;s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services&rsquo; review and approval of the candidate&rsquo;s driving record.
 
 
Special Notice Items : The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.
<div>Physical/Sensory Requirements : Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. 
</div><div>Working Conditions : Working conditions will be determined by the position.
</div><div>EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.</div></div>

Community & Workforce Specialist II - Community Action Agency Case Manager

Petroplan

<div>
 
 Petroplan have a major Petrochemical client in Qatar looking to hire a Recruitment &amp; Workforce Planning Specialist.
 
 
 You will align the operational and strategic objectives, oversea Workforce planning and Recruitment processes, procedures and policies for the company in line with corporate goals and human capital business plans.
 
 
 This is a permanent staff position which will be residential in country.
 
 
 This will come with a full married family package.
 
 
 You must hold a BSc to obtain a visa.
 
 
 For more information please email Liz.drake@petroplan.com
 
</div>

Recruitment & Workforce Planning Specialist

AstraZeneca

<div>Senior Workforce Data Specialist
Introduction to role
Are you ready to make a difference in a leading pharmaceutical company? As an HR Advisor, you will be an integral part of our HR Services Team, focusing on Advice &amp; Guidance. Your role is crucial in empowering our managers and employees to reach their full potential. By engaging, challenging, and coaching teams, you will help them unleash their capabilities and contribute to AstraZeneca's mission.
Accountabilities<ul><li>
Automate, simplify any manual step &amp; inputs</li><li>
Data quality</li><li>
Align process to global standards where possible</li><li>
Manage job data change</li><li>
Manage employee movements</li><li>
Manage mass data changes</li><li>
Manage organizational structures</li><li>
Manage positions</li><li>
Produce contracts</li><li>
Manage new hire/rehire processing</li><li>
Manage personal data change</li><li>
Manage employee personnel file</li><li>
Manage voluntary separation</li></ul>
Essential Skills/Experience<ul><li>
Minimum 3-5 experience in HR field</li><li>
Able to communicate fluently in English &amp; French</li><li>
Experience with Workday</li><li>
Keen attention to details and focus on data accuracy</li><li>
Knowledge of Egypt labor law, mainly in the area of time &amp; absence, disability at work, compensation elements.</li><li>
Demonstratable ability to manage competing priorities efficiently</li><li>
Excellent communicator, with an ability to effectively interact with stakeholders to explain and execute HR policy.</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft applications</li><li>
Proven ability to work with confidential data</li><li>
Ability to think analytically and able to effectively problem solve using creative solutions</li><li>
Flexibility and resourcefulness to change</li></ul>
Desirable Skills/Experience<ul><li>
Experience of working in HR Operations / HR Services</li><li>
Experience with ServiceNow or other HCMS</li><li>
HR qualification</li></ul>
At AstraZeneca, you'll be part of a talented global team that powers our mission to better serve patients every day. We are integrated with the entire enterprise, leveraging new technology and digital innovations to accelerate our evolution. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to take smart risks and turn ideas into reality. With countless opportunities for growth and development, you'll build an unrivaled reputation while contributing to something bigger&mdash;improving patients' lives worldwide.
Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and become a part of our journey!</div>

Senior Workforce Data Specialist

Equus Workforce Solutions

<div>Company Description 
We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites. 
Job Description 
<ul><li>
Manages a caseload of participants and provides counseling and mentoring</li><li>
Assesses participant competencies, work history, educational attainment, skills, and abilities; identifies challenges to finding employment and prompts them to find solutions</li><li>
Conducts regular ongoing individual meetings with participants for job search, education, job retention, and/or job readiness</li><li>
Completes an individualized overview of available services and works with participant to create an employment plan for short- and long-term goals</li><li>
Maintains information about area resources and employers</li><li>
Ensures participant accountability and attendance; tracks and maintains employment retention goals</li><li>
Provides government agencies with prompt notification that a participant has lost or reduced hours of employment</li><li>
Maintains scheduled, periodic contact with participants in a variety of locations to assess job retention/advancement issues</li><li>
Provides information to participants on available training and/or jobs that will lead to advancement</li><li>
Assumes central responsibility for participants achieving self-sufficiency by monitoring progress throughout the program cycle, beginning with referral and continuing through retention and advancement efforts</li><li>
Prepares, organizes, and maintains accurate, updated information in both electronic and paper participant files reflecting the entire history of a program participant including log of supportive services issued</li><li>
Provides case management with a focus on helping customers to prepare for employment that leads to self-sufficiency</li><li>
Facilitates customer access to training, education, and to employment services, as well as job-specific information; provide case management to customers at the appropriate level.</li><li>
Display the ability to work with a variety of cultures, languages, educational and economic backgrounds in a classroom setting</li><li>
Always coordinate individual instruction in an orderly and professional manner</li><li>
Improve the job readiness score of students in workshops and deliver a pipeline of work ready customers to staff</li><li>
Introduce Company and other tools in the classroom (Resume-Pro, Company Academy, General Education Diploma Academy, Money-Skill, Project Chief Executive Officer)</li><li>
Ensure that individual participants complete and turn in assignments as scheduled</li><li>
Conduct follow-up outreach to students not engaged in classroom activities and document efforts in program issues systems</li><li>
Maintain student's assessments in files and student database</li><li>
Work well in teams, business customers and other staff</li><li>
Able to communicate effectively to both oral and written</li><li>
Additional duties as assigned</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>
Demonstrated customer service skills</li><li>
Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources</li><li>
One to three years&rsquo; experience in workforce development or related programs preferred</li><li>
Related Associate degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent work experience</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
Hourly wage: $19.80/hr
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.<div></div>
Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry&rsquo;s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.</div>

Talent Development Specialist (800017)

<div>Company Description 
We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites. 
Job Description 
<ul><li>
Sources and matches candidates to job openings; maintains current job listings</li><li>
Builds and sustains strong relationships with employers and community partners</li><li>
Assists businesses with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring processes</li><li>
Organizes job fairs, hiring events, and employer presentations</li><li>
Monitors employer satisfaction and collaborates with staff to improve placements</li><li>
Ideal candidate: Customer service background with strong relationship-building and consulting skills</li><li>
Must be will to travel to events and employer meetings across the eight county region is required for this role</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college or 2 years of relevant work experience in business to business sales, marketing, customer service, staffing or recruiting</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Demonstrated strong customer service skills. Strong presentation skills with public speaking or outside sales experience</li><li>
Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources</li><li>
Demonstrated knowledge of labor market trends</li><li>
Sales or staffing experience preferred</li><li>
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)</li><li>
Valid Driver's License in good standing and proof of current automobile insurance required</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
Starting Hourly Rate: $24 - $28/hr
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.<div></div>
Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry&rsquo;s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.</div>

Business Services Consultant (816320)

<div>Company Description 
We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites. 
Job Description 
<ul><li>
Manages a caseload of participants and provides counseling and mentoring</li><li>
Assesses participant competencies, work history, educational attainment, skills, and abilities; identifies challenges to finding employment and prompts them to find solutions</li><li>
Conducts regular ongoing individual meetings with participants for job search, education, job retention, and/or job readiness</li><li>
Completes an individualized overview of available services and works with participant to create an employment plan for short- and long-term goals</li><li>
Maintains information about area resources and employers</li><li>
Ensures participant accountability and attendance; tracks and maintains employment retention goals</li><li>
Provides government agencies with prompt notification that a participant has lost or reduced hours of employment</li><li>
Maintains scheduled, periodic contact with participants in a variety of locations to assess job retention/advancement issues</li><li>
Provides information to participants on available training and/or jobs that will lead to advancement</li><li>
Assumes central responsibility for participants achieving self-sufficiency by monitoring progress throughout the program cycle, beginning with referral and continuing through retention and advancement efforts</li><li>
Prepares, organizes, and maintains accurate, updated information in both electronic and paper participant files reflecting the entire history of a program participant including log of supportive services issued</li><li>
Provides case management with a focus on helping customers to prepare for employment that leads to self-sufficiency</li><li>
Facilitates customer access to training, education, and to employment services, as well as job-specific information; provide case management to customers at the appropriate level.</li><li>
Display the ability to work with a variety of cultures, languages, educational and economic backgrounds in a classroom setting</li><li>
Always coordinate individual instruction in an orderly and professional manner</li><li>
Improve the job readiness score of students in workshops and deliver a pipeline of work ready customers to staff</li><li>
Introduce Company and other tools in the classroom (Resume-Pro, Company Academy, General Education Diploma Academy, Money-Skill, Project Chief Executive Officer)</li><li>
Ensure that individual participants complete and turn in assignments as scheduled</li><li>
Conduct follow-up outreach to students not engaged in classroom activities and document efforts in program issues systems</li><li>
Maintain student's assessments in files and student database</li><li>
Work well in teams, business customers and other staff</li><li>
Able to communicate effectively to both oral and written</li><li>
Additional duties as assigned</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Related Associate degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent work experience</li><li>
Related work experience</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>
Demonstrated customer service skills</li><li>
Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources</li><li>
One to three years&rsquo; experience in workforce development or related programs preferred</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
This is not a remote position.<div></div>
Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry&rsquo;s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.</div>

Talent Development Specialist-Vernon, TX

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