Workforce Development Specialist

Eckerd Connects; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision

PTO 19 days first year

11 paid holidays

Retirement match up to 5%

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Group Term Life/AD&D

PSLF Eligible Employer

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects in California is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist who will engage with employers, participants, and community organizations to market the program and drive job placements.

The role requires a High School Diploma, 2+ years in hiring/training staff, strong people skills, a driver's license, ability to travel up to 40%, and the ability to pass a drug screen; benefits include low-cost medical, PTO, holidays, retirement match, and PSLF eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; related Bachelor's preferred.
• 2+ years relevant work experience hiring, training and managing staff.
• Excellent people skills and ability to build relationships with diverse groups.
• Must have valid state driver's license and be able to travel up to 40%.
• Pass drug screen; comply with state/federal screening laws including CA AB 2188.

Responsibilities

• Attend/conduct activities in the community relating to employment services.
• Market and enrich the program by connecting with employers and organizations.
• Maintain regular contact with employers to monitor satisfaction and refine requirements.
• Develop job duties documents and follow up with surveys for satisfaction.
• Strengthen relationships with local employers, colleges, military, and social services.
• Enter client and employer activity data; track placement activities and report.
• Support program marketing through specialized recruitment sessions and job fairs.

Skills

People skills

Relationship building

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Hourly Rate: $30.00 - $31.00

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Workforce Development Specialist will attend/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.
• The Workforce Development Specialist maintains 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Related Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University preferred.
• 2+ years relevant work experience hiring, training, and managing staff. Past experience working with the targeted population.
• Excellent people skills and ability to build relationships. Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of participants, staff, and community. Basic knowledge and understanding of issues that affect people with barriers and disabilities.
• Must have appropriate and valid state driver's license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Travel up to 40% of the time.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy. Eckerd Connects adheres to California law CA A.B. 2188 regarding employer drug screening, for California residents.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Workforce Programs

Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth, adults, and dislocated workers. Training services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities. We provide youth with development, academic instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector partnerships.

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