Workforce Specialist
Job Posting for Workforce Specialist at Lifeskills Connection Inc.
Position
Workforce Specialist
Reports To
Center Director
Department
Center Director
FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt
Primary Position Objectives
Plans and conducts a community relations program designed to create and maintain favorable public relations for the Center and its students and oversees the work-based learning program in accordance with DOL, PRH, corporate and Center requirements.
Position Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Brief Description of Duties
Administration
Procedures
- Plans, implements, and markets the work-based learning (WBL) opportunities
- Develops and implements polices for the WBL programs that meet DOL requirements
- Recruits, enrolls, and monitors students in the WBL program
- Plans and assists in the development of the work-based learning handbook, guide, or brochure
- Conducts orientation for students identified for the work-based learning program
- Conducts sessions with career technical education and academic instructors on trends in the work force and training needs identified by the work-based learning site
- Trains work-based learning supervisor on procedures
- Monitors work sites to ensure that quality training is taking place
- Coordinates communication of work-based learning “success stories” with local businesses
- Promotes a home-based WBL program and helps coordinate the program
- Works with the Center’s Safety Officer to ensure all work-based learning sites are safe and in compliance with OSHA standards and site visits are conducted as required
- Ensures that all work positions are documented with a site agreement and specific agreement and that necessary signatures have been acquired
- Ensures all documentation reflective of work-based learning assignments have been completed including, but not limited to, Training Achievement Records (TAR), periodic evaluations, and time sheet
- Ensure student WBL hours are updated in CIS
- Coordinates transportation of students to work sites
- Assists in the continued implementation of the Center’s Career Success Standards program
- Works towards meeting performance standard goals
- Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily
- Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices
- Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), LifeSkills Connection Inc.’s policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
- Demonstrates and abides by LifeSkills Connection Inc.’s core values and operating principles
- Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards
- Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement
- Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
- Performs other duties as assigned
Position Competencies
Key Competencies
Performance Standards/Results
Effective
Communication
- Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
- Very high standard of communication skills, both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
- Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend
Organization of Work
- Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem-solving
- Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
- Shows attention to detail and the ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency
- Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth
Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel
Experience
Two years’ experience with job development and placement.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.
Benefits Include:
- Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
- 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
- Paid Holidays, PTO
LifeSkills Connections Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyle Wagner, Human Resource Manager, 833-311-1661 ext. 203 and kyle.wagner@lifeskillsconnection.com for assistance.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.
The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.
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