RESTART Workforce Partnerships Lead

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Workforce Development in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Workforce Development Specialist to coordinate RESTART initiatives with DPS&C, BOR, and RAPs. The role focuses on employer engagement, partnership building, and program delivery for reentry services.

The position emphasizes liaison duties among leadership, staff, employers, and external partners, ensuring timely implementation of program initiatives and strong collaboration across agencies.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services.
• Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR a bachelor's degree.
• Experience substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned… substitutes for up to four years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a communication liaison among leadership, staff, employers, and external partners to support timely implementation of program initiatives and priorities.
• Promoting collaboration, teamwork, and organizational stability in achieving program goals and performance outcomes.
• Leading efforts to connect participants with American Job Center services, labor market information, employer networks, and appropriate workforce development programs.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with employers, apprenticeship sponsors, and industry partners to support participant training and employment opportunities.
• Preparing summaries of program findings, deficiencies, and recommendations identified through monitoring and review activities.
• Developing and delivering presentations, training, and program updates to leadership, stakeholders, employers, and partner organizations.
• Coordinates and monitors the delivery of comprehensive workforce development services for reentry participants.
• Provides case management services to reentry participants and delivers training and technical assistance to Workforce Development Specialists, American Job Center staff, and external partners regarding the provision of reentry services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Employer outreach

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Office of Workforce Development in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Workforce Development Specialist to coordinate RESTART initiatives with DPS&C, BOR, and RAPs. The role focuses on employer engagement, partnership building, and program delivery for reentry services.

The position emphasizes liaison duties among leadership, staff, employers, and external partners, ensuring timely implementation of program initiatives and strong collaboration across agencies.