The job is looking to solve the problem of developing and monitoring workforce development services for current and Post-TANF/NHEP participants, assisting them in finding employment and training opportunities.
Requirements
- Ability to develop employment opportunities
- basic computer programs such as e-mail and word-processing
- computer competency to access employment and job search information on the internet.
- Analyze job openings and other labor market data
- Ability to regularly meet and/or exceed performance goals.
- Knowledge of local and statewide social services.
- Complete Job Developer Training within the initial year of employment. This obligation can be fulfilled by providing proof of current certification.
Responsibilities
- Develops, monitors, and executes agreements with employers and participants for Work Experience/Internship, OJT, Community Service, and Apprenticeship programs.
- Develops a diverse menu of employment related opportunities within the local community by actively networking and utilizing other creative marketing strategies.
- Provide individualized, transitional, support, employment, training, education, job preparation, barrier resolution, job retention/post-employment, career development/counseling/advancement, and re-employment services to participants.
- Supports and assists participants in training and credentialing attainment by collaborating with employers to identify required training.
- Enters accurate and complete data for all contacts with participants into the State of New HEIGHTS system on the day that the contact was made or service was delivered.
- Prepares and submits a monthly programmatic statistical report to the Field Support Manager.
- Tracks other reports as requested.
Other
- Will maintain professional boundaries with all current, past, and prospective participants, and maintain the confidentiality of participants and staff, in accordance with CAPHR policy and procedure.
- Abide by all CAPHR and DHHS policies and procedures.
- Present professional and positive image as a representative of CAPHR.
- Responsible for having adequate knowledge of all CAPHR programs and will gather sufficient intake information to make referrals to other CAPHR programs which are beneficial to the participant and his/her family.
- Perform other related duties as required.
