Career Pathways Specialist - Build Futures

Eckerd Connects; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid Time Off 19 days

11 paid holidays

Retirement savings with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life & AD&D

Voluntary life insurance

PSLF Eligible Employer

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist in California to engage with employers and community organizations, marketing the program and supporting participants in securing placement.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of related staff experience, and a valid driver's license with travel up to 40%. The hourly rate ranges from $30.00 to $31.00.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience hiring, training, and managing staff.
• Valid state driver's license and willingness to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Attend and conduct activities in the community relating to employment services and connect with employers and community organizations on a frequent basis to market and enrich the program and the success of the participants.
• Maintain regular contact with employers to monitor employment satisfaction and to suggest refinement of requirements to better prepare participants and meet employer hiring needs; working with participants to develop assigned subsidized placement, accurately completes Worksite Agreements, clearly reviews policies and process with participant and employer.
• Assists in the development and documents job duties, and follows up with employer/participant surveys regularly to ensure program satisfaction and success.
• Develop and/or strengthen relationships with local employers, colleges, military, and social service agencies leading to fulfillment of contractual objectives.
• Enter data collected on client and employer activity in an internal and/or state system. Maintain accurate participant records, performs filing and general clerical functions. Tracks and reports on placement activities. Works with staff to identify job placement concerns and propose solutions.
• Program marketing such as specialized recruitment sessions, job fairs. Understanding of Labor Market Information, Demand Occupations, and watch for trends in employment.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Relationship building

Diversity awareness

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Eckerd Connects is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist in California to engage with employers and community organizations, marketing the program and supporting participants in securing placement.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of related staff experience, and a valid driver's license with travel up to 40%. The hourly rate ranges from $30.00 to $31.00.