Career Development Specialist

Mrcog Nm; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mid-Region Council of Governments is recruiting for a Career Development Specialist to support community-based workforce initiatives in the Albuquerque area. The role focuses on case management, identifying local job trends, and linking participants with training and employment opportunities.

The candidate will screen and refer participants, collaborate with employers, and help implement MRCOG's workforce development goals under WIOA guidelines. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in business, Social Services, or related field and 2 years in a similar role.
• Preference will be given to applicants with WIOA Adult/Dislocated Worker program knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate case management activities for the WIOA Adult/Dislocated Worker program.
• Screen, assess, refer, and place participants into training and employment opportunities.
• Implement policies set by the MRCOG Board and local workforce development goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Social Services

Job description

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Responsibilities

The WIOA Adult \ Dislocated Worker Career Development Specialist shall be a highly motivated individual committed to community-based socioeconomic development, with a background in case management, work force development, and knowledge of local needs and trends in workforce development. Possesses the ability to establish linkages with employers, screen and assess participants, refer and place participants into training and employment. Implements policies set forth by the WCCNM and MRCOG Board of Directors while implementing the goals set forth to the Central Area Local Workforce Development Board.

Qualifications

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Preferred qualifications include: bachelor’s degree in business, Social Services, or related field from a recognized 4-year college or university and 2 years of experience in similar position or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference will be provided to applicants that possess experience and knowledge related to the WIOA Adult / Dislocated Worker Program.

Posting will remain open until filled.

The Mid-Region Council of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.