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Job Description
JOB TITLE:
Department
SUPERVISOR:
Supervises
FLSA CLASS:
Workforce Development Specialist NFJP
DOL WIOA
Regional Coordinator
None
Non-Exempt
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator, responsible
for providing comprehensive case
management services, to include assessment, career counseling, training
referrals, support services, job referrals, job
placement, and business/employer development activities to eligible
qualified WIOA Title 1 individuals under DOL
NFJP. Maintains records on all case management activities in the
appropriate databases, provides job placement
follow-up and provides or refers to post-employment supportive services.
Workforce Specialists are responsible to
outreach and recruit potential participants, screening for eligibility,
and meet enrollment, placement and other
common measures outlined in the grant program. Obtain and analyze data
related to local labor market and
employment trends; identifies job sectors and develop jobs in high
demand and high growth areas within the
community. Monitor job placement progress, maintain required
documentation, and provide monthly follow-up and
retention services to meet performance measures stated by funding
source.
Duties And Responsibilities
Performs outreach and recruitment activities in support of the program,
as required.
Schedules and conducts participant interviews to determine program
eligibility.
Once determined eligible, determine service needs, beginning with core
services and barrier identification.
For training services, objectively assess clients entire situation and
needs through in-depth interviewing.
Advise clients regarding available community resources; provides career
counseling, assists the participant
in determining realistic employment goals.
Conducts job-readiness assessment or coordinates such workshops with
partner agencies. Develops with
the participation of the client, an Individual Employment Plan,
including goal development and timelines
for acquiring skills through education or training and specific actions
steps leading to self-sufficiency.
Develops Work Experience (WEX), On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunities
if appropriate. Design
contracts for such activities with the participant and the employer,
identifying skills needed and training to
be provided.
Provides follow-up assistance while a participant is in any type of
training program or on a newly acquired
job, to assure retention and/or successful completion.
Mediates between employer and participant/employee, as needed.
Counsels participant/employee on retention and career advancement
techniques.
Participates in urban and rural job fairs to recruit potential
employers, assist participants in learning about
potential careers and employment opportunities, as well as contacting
employers.
Markets the NFJP and WIOA programs and benefits to potential partners
and employers,
Obtains job leads, and shares employment opportunities with clients,
co-workers, and partners.
Assists Employers In Developing Job Descriptions And Recruits, Screens,
and refers appropriate potential
employees, who are program participants.
Coordinates with One Stop Career Centers, DES Job Services and other
related service providers.
Conducts technical training workshops for community agencies and
employers.
Refer Adults, Dislocated Workers, In-School, and Out of School Youth who
meet One Stop eligibility
requirements for available funding to One Stop services and programs for
co-enrollment activities.
If participants are referred by One Stop, review the intake and
supporting documentation of a participant
referred to understand the bas is for eligibility.
Assists clients in solving such problems as credit, housing,
transportation, childcare, health care, legal
assistance, and other barriers to self-sufficiency.
Follow up with each participant on case load, no less than monthly to
determine progress toward goals and
the reduction of barriers and document outcomes.
Prepares and reviews reports required by supervisor and funding sources.
Enter all required information into database to include participant
activities such as enrollment in a
workshop, training, support services, or exit and follow-up
information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7398166
Job Description
JOB TITLE:
Department
SUPERVISOR:
Supervises
FLSA CLASS:
Workforce Development Specialist NFJP
DOL WIOA
Regional Coordinator
None
Non-Exempt
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator, responsible
for providing comprehensive case
management services, to include assessment, career counseling, training
referrals, support services, job referrals, job
placement, and business/employer development activities to eligible
qualified WIOA Title 1 individuals under DOL
NFJP. Maintains records on all case management activities in the
appropriate databases, provides job placement
follow-up and provides or refers to post-employment supportive services.
Workforce Specialists are responsible to
outreach and recruit potential participants, screening for eligibility,
and meet enrollment, placement and other
common measures outlined in the grant program. Obtain and analyze data
related to local labor market and
employment trends; identifies job sectors and develop jobs in high
demand and high growth areas within the
community. Monitor job placement progress, maintain required
documentation, and provide monthly follow-up and
retention services to meet performance measures stated by funding
source.
Duties And Responsibilities
Performs outreach and recruitment activities in support of the program,
as required.
Schedules and conducts participant interviews to determine program
eligibility.
Once determined eligible, determine service needs, beginning with core
services and barrier identification.
For training services, objectively assess clients entire situation and
needs through in-depth interviewing.
Advise clients regarding available community resources; provides career
counseling, assists the participant
in determining realistic employment goals.
Conducts job-readiness assessment or coordinates such workshops with
partner agencies. Develops with
the participation of the client, an Individual Employment Plan,
including goal development and timelines
for acquiring skills through education or training and specific actions
steps leading to self-sufficiency.
Develops Work Experience (WEX), On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunities
if appropriate. Design
contracts for such activities with the participant and the employer,
identifying skills needed and training to
be provided.
Provides follow-up assistance while a participant is in any type of
training program or on a newly acquired
job, to assure retention and/or successful completion.
Mediates between employer and participant/employee, as needed.
Counsels participant/employee on retention and career advancement
techniques.
Participates in urban and rural job fairs to recruit potential
employers, assist participants in learning about
potential careers and employment opportunities, as well as contacting
employers.
Markets the NFJP and WIOA programs and benefits to potential partners
and employers,
Obtains job leads, and shares employment opportunities with clients,
co-workers, and partners.
Assists Employers In Developing Job Descriptions And Recruits, Screens,
and refers appropriate potential
employees, who are program participants.
Coordinates with One Stop Career Centers, DES Job Services and other
related service providers.
Conducts technical training workshops for community agencies and
employers.
Refer Adults, Dislocated Workers, In-School, and Out of School Youth who
meet One Stop eligibility
requirements for available funding to One Stop services and programs for
co-enrollment activities.
If participants are referred by One Stop, review the intake and
supporting documentation of a participant
referred to understand the bas is for eligibility.
Assists clients in solving such problems as credit, housing,
transportation, childcare, health care, legal
assistance, and other barriers to self-sufficiency.
Follow up with each participant on case load, no less than monthly to
determine progress toward goals and
the reduction of barriers and document outcomes.
Prepares and reviews reports required by supervisor and funding sources.
Enter all required information into database to include participant
activities such as enrollment in a
workshop, training, support services, or exit and follow-up