Regional Workforce & Employment Specialist

USC Marshall School of Business; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The USC Marshall School of Business in Huntington, WV is seeking an Employment Specialist to assess participants, provide workforce development and coaching, and place participants in the workforce within the CORE Hub 1-E region.

The role emphasizes building partnerships with community agencies, conducting job search activities, and maintaining regular contact with participants to support successful job placements, requiring strong communication and organization skills.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be able to proficiently use a data management system.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as demonstrated skills in public speaking, leadership, and group facilitation.
• Must demonstrate a clear understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality when working with individuals and the professional staff of partner agencies.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Engages with participants and establishes professional, trusting, and collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment.
• Assesses participants’ employability skills, vocational functioning, and barriers to employment using motivational interviewing techniques, background information, and work experiences.
• Provides job development assistance, resume development, and conducts job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of people on his/her caseload.
• Maintains and documents weekly contact with participant caseload to provide employability coaching, and review job placement progress.
• Engage, establish, and grow partner relationships with community agencies including referral, community resource agencies, career-skills training programs, and employers.
• Meets baseline monthly program goals: 10 referrals per month, 5 job placements per month, and 1 employer business partner per month (subject to change based on program and seasonal needs).
• Actively engages with community organizations to build awareness, participate in outreach events, and identify community resources to support participants and remove barriers to employment.
• Provides education and support to employers to support healthy and safe workplaces.
• Submits accurate, prompt reports as requested by program director and internal leadership.
• Research current local labor market information to guide CORE services.
• Attend in-person and virtual staff meetings and adhere to program procedures and other duties as assigned.
• Ability to manage and respond to multiple tasks and deadlines using effective time management skills.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Public speaking

Time management

Job description

The USC Marshall School of Business in Huntington, WV is seeking an Employment Specialist to assess participants, provide workforce development and coaching, and place participants in the workforce within the CORE Hub 1-E region.

The role emphasizes building partnerships with community agencies, conducting job search activities, and maintaining regular contact with participants to support successful job placements, requiring strong communication and organization skills.