Workforce Development Specialist

Easterseals Serving Greater Cincinnati dba Easterseals Redwood; Kentucky; On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and Extended Illness Time

Health Insurance options

401 K Retirement Plan with a company-m

Dental and Vision Insurance options

Disability Insurance options

Education and Professional Development

Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)

10 Paid holidays

Job summary

Easterseals Redwood is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to support CCMEP WIOA Youth services in Butler County, Ohio. This full-time role focuses on case management, youth engagement, and coordinating with schools and community partners to connect participants with graduation, employment, and post-secondary opportunities.

You'll assess needs, develop Individual Opportunity Plans, recruit youth for WIOA services, and maintain compliant documentation while advocating for youth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three days of original appointment as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing case management to youth in CCMEP WIOA Youth services, coordinating with schools and providers to ensure engagement in schooling and work readiness.
• Develops an Individual Opportunity Plan for each participant per WIOA and JFS/DOL guidelines.
• Conducts outreach and recruitment of youth for WIOA services and arranges services to meet needs.
• Maintains documentation, case notes, reports, and required records with accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Change management

Critical thinking

Communication

Decision making

Flexibility

Diversity awareness

Active listening

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Job description

Easterseals Redwood isn’t a typical human services agency. We are a dynamic team of more than 400 professionals who persist and advocate for the people we serve. We’re more than just an organization—we’re an opportunity, a chance, a vision, and a family.

Here in the tristate, we value growth, courage, tenacity, and diversity, and every employee plays an important role in the overall success of the organization.

• Offers inclusive early childhood education for kids with and without disabilities.
• Is one of only five assistive technology centers in the state of Kentucky.
• Provides a range of therapies for children and adults which position them to thrive.
• Operates several adult-day and community-based services for people with disabilities looking to find connection.
• Began a construction training curriculum more than two decades ago that has prepared more than 5,000 people in construction trades.
• Has unique services that assist veterans in transitioning to successful civilian lives and connect to emergency assistance through our veteran hotline.
• Operates two successful social enterprises across the Greater Cincinnati region, employing many of the people we serve because we know it’s a lot easier to learn while you earn.

We take pride in our commitment to nurturing growth, not just in the individuals we serve, but also in our employees. Easterseals Redwood creates a sense of purpose and drive in many people’s lives. Here in the tristate, we value growth, courage, tenacity, and diversity, and every employee plays an important role in the overall success of the organization.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package – ranking in the Top 10% of all employers, according to Gallagher – that includes medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401k with a company match; paid time off and 10 paid holidays; tuition reimbursement and more.

Whether you are looking for full or part-time work, Easterseals Redwood may have the right opportunity for you!

Position: Workforce Development Specialist

Location: Butler County, OH

Job Id:1530

# of Openings:1

Who is Easterseals Redwood? At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities. By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - FULL-TIME

Who is Easterseals Redwood? At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities. By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.

Our Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage

Why join Easterseals Redwood as a Workforce Development Specialist:

• PTO and Extended Illness Time
• Health Insurance options
• 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match
• Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Disability Insurance options
• Education and Professional Development Assistance
• Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)
• Humana Employee Assistance Plan
• 10 Paid holidays

Position Summary

Provides case management services to youth enrolled in CCMEP WIOA Youth services including working with schools, and community providers to ensure youth engage in academic and work readiness training as well as assisting youth in completing their graduation requirements and connecting to employment and/or post-secondary education.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing, objective, and customized assessments of the academic levels, work skill levels, and service needs ofeach youth.
• Develops an Individual Opportunity Plan for each participant according to the policies and procedures establishedby Joband Family Services and the DOL
• Conducts outreach and recruitment of youth for WIOA services.
• Identifies and arranges for new or continuing services and activities that meet individual youth’s needs. This may occurwhen youth complete services, are becoming disengaged, and/or are facing new barriers to success.
• Conducts follow-up for twelve (12) months after each youth’s exit.
• Serves as an advocate for youth in securing needed services and navigating the complexities of the service deliverysystems.
• Conducts training seminars and support groups for youth participants.
• Document service interventions, services received and follow-up to ensure services are meeting the needs of the youthand are also within the guidelines of the WIOA service model.
• Keeps accurate records by completing and maintaining required documentation including case notes, monthly reports,intake forms, activity logs, mileage/expense reports, etc.
• Works well with community providers and develop working partnerships that embrace the needs of youth.
• Develop good partnerships with community providers/resources (WOIA and non-WIOA) and make appropriate referralsand conduct follow-up to ensure youth needs are addressed within the guidelines of the WIOA service model.
• Make appropriate referrals to existing community resources and conduct follow-up.
• Be creative in meeting the needs of youth. Think outside the box.
• Attends meetings as required by supervisor, vice-president, or agency.
• Maintains confidentiality of consumer files and other sensitive subject matter.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works outside of normal schedule as needed tomeet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.

Expectations for Professional Skills

• Manages change in a well-planned manner consistent with Easterseals Redwood culture and capability torespond to change.
• Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively with individuals and/or groups in both private and public environments.
• Makes timely and effective decisions in the absence of perfect information.
• Demonstrates flexibility when seeking solutions.
• Demonstrates appropriate culture in alignment with the Easterseals Redwood mission, vision, philosophy, values, andstandards.
• Values cultural diversity and best recognizes and utilizes individual abilities, skills, and characteristics whencollaborating with others to complete work tasks.
• Employs active listening skills and effective time management skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills to foster positive working relationships with others.
• Seeks agreement between internal and external stakeholders to meet the interests of all parties.
• Promotes effective business and public relations for the agency by representing Redwood on request.

Education/Qualifications

• An appropriate combination of education, training, course work, and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related fieldpreferred.
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition ofemployment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.