About this opportunity
Infojini Inc lists this Workforce Development Specialist opportunity in new york city (brooklyn), New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Hello ,
Andy Here from Infojini. Hope you are doing well!!
We are looking for Workforce /Worksite Developement Specialist for our DIRECT client in Brooklyn, NY
Below is the job description for the position.
Position Title- Workforce /Worksite Developement Specialist
Location- Brooklyn, NY, 11238
Duration- 6-12+ months of Contract
Client – Direct Client
5 Day onsite Job
This is primarily a community outreach, workforce development, and employment assistance role
Client would prioritize candidates with these areas of experience:
Community Outreach / Resident Engagement – Experience conducting outreach activities and recruiting participants for community programs.
Workforce Development / Employment Services – Experience helping unemployed or underserved individuals access job training, employment opportunities, and career services.
Description of Work & Skills Desired
Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:
Conduct recruitment to engage residents- engaging Client’s residents in a variety of methods including, but not limited to, canvassing, tabling, and hosting information sessions.
Serve as liaison for REES with various community stakeholders such as resident leaders, resident associations, and referral partners.
Assist in the creation of marketing materials including flyers, social media messages, letters, and email content.
Coordinate the availability of community space with Client’s partners at campuses citywide to conduct on-campus sessions. Facilitate resident information sessions citywide.
Source and pre-screen graduates for employment opportunities and provide follow up communication to residents referred to job orders. Create a structure to provide resident retention support until one-year post placement.
Source and pre-screen graduates for union apprenticeship programs. Communicate with residents throughout the referral process and confirm enrollment.
Assess the outcomes of resident referrals to both employment and union apprenticeship opportunities. Determine potential barriers and provide information on resources needed to address such barriers.
Communicate with contracted training providers regarding graduate employment referrals. Participate in calendared contracted training partner calls.
Perform daily data entry on employment and union apprenticeship referrals, dispositions, and progress notes in required databases. Adhere to Client’s privacy protocols around personal identifiable information.
Produce a weekly report of outreach efforts, info sessions, pre-screenings, employment connection, and job retention outcomes.
Document resident successes, including graduate testimonials and success stories.
Respond to resident phone, email or in-person inquires in a timely manner.
Participate in unit-specific and REES wide meetings.
Other related duties as required.
Requirements
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Commitment to excellent customer service and passion for serving Clients residents.
Proficiency in MS Office and excellent data entry skills.
Past related professional experience, in community outreach, pre-screening, employment and retention or case management for job training or job readiness programs.
Ability to independently and as part of a team
Tasks/ Duties
Recruitment and outreach
Stakeholder and employer engagement/communication
Participant support, communication, employment assistance, and retention support
Data entry, progress notes and outcome tracking and reporting
Who can apply
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