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Workforce Specialist

Serrato Corporation
Manhattan, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/26/2026
Primary Position Objectives

Plans and conducts community relations program designed to create and maintain favorable public relations for the center and its students in accordance with DOL, PRH, and center requirements.

Brief Description Of Duties

  • Review and analyze relevant Labor Market Information to identify businesses and industries that should be targeted for involvement with the center.
  • Oversee Center Industry Council, including: Recruiting appropriate employers onto Council; organizing and running council meetings (2 per year); training employers to use LMI (Labor Market Information) appropriately to make trade recommendations for centers; facilitating employer feedback regarding TAR and curriculum adaptations.
  • Develop meaningful relationships and partnerships with local and distant businesses that lead to work-based learning and employment placements for students.
  • Coordinate outreach to employers with other BCLs at other centers and at regional level and with the regional Job Developer.
  • Serve as primary contact for employers who contact the center.
  • Oversee Community Relations Committee.
  • Develop meaningful relationships and partnerships with community leaders, community organizations, WIBS, Youth Councils, and One-Stops.
  • Communicate with the community regarding Job Corps activities and plans; serve as spokesperson for the center.
  • Maintain continuous contact with appropriate center staff, OAP contractors and other Job Corps stakeholders, and involve them in outreach and communication activities as appropriate.
  • Maintain contact with appropriate elected officials and update them on center activities and accomplishments.
  • Provide regular progress reports and updates to Center Director and regional office.
  • Attend regional and national Job Corps meetings as requested.
  • Establish relationships with members of the community.
  • Help plan activities of mutual interest in the community.
  • Participates in weekly meetings and special related functions.
  • Provides technical support to the WBL program.
  • Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
  • Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
  • Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
  • Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
  • Help train and develop CTT department to develop jobs for students in the trade areas.
  • Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation's core values and operating principles.
  • Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
  • Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
  • Participate in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
  • High level of written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to coach and motivate young adults in pursuing jobs.
  • Basic knowledge of job market and workforce trends.

Experience

One to two years related experience and/or training. One to two years of supervisory experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a related field and/or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid State Driver's License.

Benefits Offered

  • Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
  • Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available

Disclaimers

  • Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.

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