What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Development Specialist position at Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance?
**Great Benefits, Competitive Pay & Reasonable Hours**
Come join our team of professionals at Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance!
Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance is a nonprofit organization that prides itself in taking care of clients and employees alike. Our primary goals are to strengthen workforce quality, develop career opportunities and foster a culture of lifelong learning.
The Workforce Development Specialist will work directly with job seekers, employers, educational facilities, and other community partners to assist with employment and training related activities in a PA CareerLink® setting as a partner to the Pocono Counties Workforce Investment Area.
Responsibilities And Duties
Come join our team of professionals at Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance!
Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance is a nonprofit organization that prides itself in taking care of clients and employees alike. Our primary goals are to strengthen workforce quality, develop career opportunities and foster a culture of lifelong learning.
The Workforce Development Specialist will work directly with job seekers, employers, educational facilities, and other community partners to assist with employment and training related activities in a PA CareerLink® setting as a partner to the Pocono Counties Workforce Investment Area.
Responsibilities And Duties
- Provide intensive individual career counseling and support to clients as needed;
- Work with clients to develop individual training plans based on the assessment of client needs;
- Collaborate on client recruitment and orientation efforts to inform potential participants of program benefits and responsibilities;
- Understand and track the labor market to guide clients and obtain effective outcomes;
- Interact with state Labor and Industry and Welfare staff to provide seamless service to all populations: employed, unemployed, disabled, and veterans;
- Assist job seekers in the Career Resource Area with all job search activities;
- Conduct and/or assist with employment workshops;
- Interview job seekers to assess work history, interests, and education;
- Determine and verify eligibility for program services according to Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act regulations;
- Formulate and assist with implementation of individual employment plans;
- Provide guidance, referral, case management, training, and follow-up services to eligible applicants;
- Identify and help to remove barriers to financial self-sufficiency;
- Interact with employers through job fairs, individual contact, and the internet to assist with job postings and applicant referrals;
- Meet federal and state employment and training goals established through the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act;
- Prepare reports and keep well-organized records using the Commonwealth Workforce Development System of records (CWDS);
- Outreach to schools and partner agencies;
- Engage in required professional development, credentialing, and re-credentialling
- Document all interactions within the CWDS system of record
- Knowledge of career development programs, services and techniques
- Familiarization with the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) is preferred but not required
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong case management skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong procedural skills
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, organize, problem-solve and exercise good judgment with minimal supervision
- Able to maintain high-level of confidentiality, credibility, and professionalism
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Willingness to occasionally work flexible, varying hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
- Driver's License in good standing
- Why Should You Apply?**
- This is a Full-Time Position with great benefits and competitive pay.
- Reasonable hours for a great work-life balance.
