Workforce Connector

Edsi-9; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

EDSI is seeking a Workforce Connector in Bay City, TX, with regular travel across Bay City and to Wharton and Rosenberg, to advance jobseekers’ access to employment and training resources. You will build relationships with agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations, coordinating services and guidance.

Responsibilities include outreach, workshop facilitation, and eligibility determinations, plus collaboration with partners to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience in human services, sales, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and report creation.

Responsibilities

• Meet with agencies to build collaborative relationships.
• Provide leadership and guidance for community services.
• Recruit applicants through outreach strategies and events.
• Conduct eligibility determinations and enroll participants.
• Facilitate workshops and partner presentations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Teamwork

Outreach experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:Title: Workforce ConnectorSalary: $55,000 + benefitsClassification: Non-Exempt*Home office is in Bay City with regular travel across Bay City and some additional travel to Wharton and Rosenberg.*Scope of Position:The Workforce Connector is in the community, conducting outreach, providing career navigation support, and ensuring jobseekers have access to employment and training resources. This position will build relationships with agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations to connect participants to available services and to aid individuals who need further assistance. This position will maintain functional supervision of services provided to the community.Essential Functions:Meet with agencies to build a positive, collaborative working relationshipProvide functional leadership and guidance of services provided to the communityProvide backup leadership and operational support to regional offices as neededMeet with educational institutions to learn about their programs and servicesMeet with community organizations to learn about their missions and share information about our mission and goalsWork with partner agencies and employers to meet the needs of our customersEmploy various methods to ensure goals are achievedRecruit applicants through proven recruitment and outreach strategies such as satellite sites, job fairs, social service organizations, career exploration events, schools, and other potential referral sourcesConduct timely, accurate, and complete eligibility determination for program applicants· Maintain current knowledge of state and local guidelines and regulations · Enroll participants into WIOADisseminate information about our program to community-based organizations· Communicate with other departments and management to resolve problems · Facilitate workshops· Schedule onsite presentations by community partners for our customers on various topics through workshops ·Develop strategies with staff on how to best work with all agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizationsMeet performance criteria on a weekly, monthly, and annual basisAct as liaison between various departments to meet customer needsOther opportunities as availableEducation and Experience Requirements:Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experienceExperience in human services, sales, training, and interpersonal skillsExperience in a team-oriented environmentRegional travel is requiredProficient in Microsoft Office applicationsValid driver’s license and clean driving record requiredEDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.