Workforce Development Specialist

Gamm, Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamm, Incorporated seeks a Workforce Development Specialist to assist jobseekers in obtaining and retaining employment through WIOA services. The role involves assessing strengths, developing employment plans, identifying training needs, and addressing barriers to successful employment.

Based at the Hannibal Job Center, you will collaborate with Missouri Job Center staff and WIOA coaches to identify employment opportunities for participants and provide timely reports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn and adapt.
• Demonstrates professionalism and work ethic with diverse populations.
• Empathy and compassion when helping individuals with barriers.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and in groups; self-starter.
• Proficiency in computer programs, especially Word and Excel.
• Willingness to travel within the regional area and to state activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist jobseekers with job search and placement using various resources.
• Stay informed about local hiring trends.
• Conduct orientations and assessments with partner agencies.
• Refer jobseekers to job-readiness programs and partner services.
• Refer clients to appropriate services to address barriers to employment.
• Facilitate workshops.
• Maintain documentation for individual employment plans and progress.
• Counsel participants on education and job placement opportunities.
• Follow-up with individuals for up to twelve months after employment.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The Workforce Development Specialist will assist jobseekers in obtaining and retaining appropriate employment through WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) services. The Workforce Development Specialist will assist eligible persons by assessing their strengths and weaknesses, developing employment plans, identifying training needs, and addressing barriers to successful employment.

Work Location: Hannibal Job Center 203 N 6th St Hannibal, MO 63401

Responsibilities

• Job search and placement assistance through the utilization of various innovative resources.
• Knowledge of current local hiring trends.
• Conduct orientations and assessments in conjunction with partnering agencies.
• Refer job seekers to various job-readiness programs/workshops as appropriate.
• Refer job seekers to partner agencies as appropriate to address any barriers to successful employment.
• Facilitate workshops.
• Maintain documentation to support individual employment plans and progress made.
• Counsel participants in developing educational and job placement opportunities.
• Follow individuals for twelve months after they obtain employment.
• Maintenance of internal computer database for tracking WIOA participants.
• Assist in the identification of services needed for registered WIOA participants.
• Work closely with Missouri Job Center staff and WIOA career coaches to identify employment possibilities for WIOA-funded participants.
• Provide accurate and timely reports.
• Other duties as assigned by the WIOA Workforce Director.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to learn
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and work ethic to effectively interact with and assist individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion while working with individuals with barriers and/or diverse backgrounds.
• Ability and patience to engage others.
• Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, with a diverse culture of individuals.
• Ability to work independently and in groups. Must be a self-starter.
• Knowledge of computer programs; specifically, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Travel throughout the regional area as well as travel to state activities related to Workforce Development.

Opportunity for All:

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact Erica Davis at [e-mail] or 660-213-3221. Gamm, Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Missouri Relay Services at 711. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact [e-mail] or 660-213-3221.