NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES

Type: Full-Time Hourly / Non-exempt

Salary / Range: $17-$19.50 per hour
Office: 1005 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14207

Summary
The Workforce Development Specialist assists in planning and implementing goals and objectives of the Workforce Development component as well as ensuring quality of service provision to clients. Incumbent will be flexible to evening and weekend schedules. All efforts will be performed with understanding of and in accordance with Good Mind principles, while also adhering to the principles of Trauma Informed Care (TIC).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts initial intake and comprehensive testing to determine client eligibility and needs.
• Develops an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) with the client.
• Develops and provides workshops to clients in such areas of academic, life skills, and technical areas.
• Keeps abreast of current trends in the local job market.
• Establishes an effective support network and provides referrals for clients.
• Attends and participates in weekly component staff and other required meetings.
• Maintains necessary documentation and ensures the timely completion of all necessary recordkeeping.
• Develops an outreach action plan to successfully recruit and retain participants and employers into the program.
• Conducts outreach to academic entities, unions, coalitions, service providers, and other individuals/organizations to promote services, develop linkages, build network opportunities and advocate for issues in the Native American communities.
• Develops and nurtures relationships with employers for on-the-job training agreements and work experience opportunities for clients.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in human service or related field of study preferred, with three (3) years' experience in workforce development including supervision and program management, or a combination of education and work experience.
• Knowledge of local area service providers.
• Must be able to work remotely and in-person.
• Must pass all background checks and pre-hire requirements.
• Must have clean and valid NYS driver's license and carry minimum auto liability coverage of $100k/$300k.
• Intermediate computer skills and understanding of office applications including MS Office Suite.
• Interpersonal skills to work cooperatively and effectively with individuals, groups, and diverse populations.
• Knowledge of local Native American communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Buffalo, NY 14207