Job title: Workforce Development Specialist
Company: Hudson Guild
Job description: POSITION OVERVIEW: Hudson Guild seeks to hire a Workforce Development Specialist as a dedicated resource supporting a newly launched workforce development program. This position requires a person with energy, creativity and dedication to supporting participants in gaining training/employment. The position presents an opportunity to play an important role in the shaping/directing the strategy of this new program, with the potential to grow into a management/leadership role.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work or Human Resources; minimum of 3 years of workforce development experience, relationship building, strong collaboration/organization skills, or 5 years of successful workforce development experience. Strong organizational and communication skills (including writing).PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience serving young adults and 18+ person(s), preferably in a community center setting, as well as knowledge of NYCHA community and agency needs. Knowledge/experience working with justice involved person(s). Office technology proficiency (including Google Suite, Microsoft Office). Bilingual in Spanish/English.RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop outreach initiatives to recruit program participants
- Identify and build knowledge of/relationships with NYC private and public sector organizations (including employers, training/education partners and other workforce development programs) to establish opportunities for employment, internships, job skills or readiness training
- Connect with participants seeking employment to explore career goals and opportunities, enhance job readiness and facilitate access to supporting programs and partner organizations
- Offer Case Management services, creating and implementing needs assessments and action plans for participants
- Develop and maintain case tracking system; generate statistics and overall progress reports
- Provide individual/group workshops in resume writing, job search, interview techniques, social media, and effective communication
- Participates in internal/external networking events, job fairs, community outreach, etc.
- Utilize participant and partner information/research to determine program directions and goals
- Communicate effectively with participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and staff
- Keep supervisor up-to-date (verbally and in writing) of client and/or program related issues, problems, concerns
- Ensure program compliance with Hudson Guild policies and procedures
- Be aware of programmatic targets and goals and work towards these in all activities provided to participants
- Collect and enter required data in a timely manner
- Engage in professional development and apply learned knowledge towards using evidence-based best practices
- Engage in data analysis processes conducted by the Evaluation and Quality team to determine strengths and areas for improvement and follow action steps in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process
- Assist in carrying out and participate in Community Building activities to support organizational effectiveness and outreach
- Perform other program-related duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS: Travel between multiple sites consisting of office(s) and community center environments. Be able to work some evenings and weekends as neededPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The position requires constant communication with participants and co-workers; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Frequent operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as phone and copy machines. Occasionally lift 25lbs and remain stationary for long periods.The Hudson Guild is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Expected salary: $55000 – 60000 per year
Location: New York City, NY
Job date: Tue, 31 Dec 2024 23:22:22 GMT
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