Employment Opportunities

Youth TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

General Statement of Duties
Performs case management functions, and performs other tasks associated with the recruitment, assessment, training, and placement of at risk youth in a multi-county area.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Employees in this class are responsible for a variety of workforce development programs and activities including recruitment, intake, assessment, eligibility determination,
case management, enrollment, counseling, education/employment placement, and follow-up of program participants and making referrals to other county service agencies
if applicable. Employees are involved in intensive case management, youth employment, and youth programs under the Workforce Investment Act. Employees ensure
continuity and complete services are provided to the youth by assessing their needs. Work requires the employee to utilize tact and firmness in dealing with difficulties generated
by the participant and or family. Work is performed in an administrative environment and off site as needed. Work is performed under the general supervision of the
Northeastern Workforce Development Director and the position is supervised by the Youth Program Coordinator.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks:
Meets individually with youth to develop and Individual Education/Employment Plan and assists with locating appropriate services to meet the plan objectives.
Performs assessments of youth including administering and interpreting of career and aptitude inventories and testing for math and reading skills. Assessment includes interview
sessions.
Identifies potential employers and develops work site agreements, contracts or related documents; conducts follow-up and evaluation of participant placements to provide
counseling and problem-solving for clients and employers; assists clients with transportation and other basic needs.
Assists clients with development of training needs and career plans; assists with identification of courses, class scheduling, job placement, etc.
Participates in marketing and public education for the youth programs.
Works closely with contracted Youth Service Providers to ensure federal, state and local performance standards are met.
Additional Job Duties:
Performs related duties as required and assigned by the Youth Program Coordinator
Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of the Workforce Investment Act including all applicable policies and procedures.
Knowledge of case management, career counseling, and employment training and placement practices and procedures.
Knowledge of the geographic, economic, and social characteristics of the service delivery area.
Knowledge of available services within the service delivery area.
Knowledge of the application of information technology and ability to use it in daily programming.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communications with participants, program staff, employers, training professionals, businesses, contractors, and the general public.
Ability to work with clients collaboratively and to apply creativity and effective problem-solving, facilitation and mediation skills that address barriers to the youth’s success.
Ability to proactively market programs to the public and recruit individuals to participate in the programs.
Must be able to think critically and make independent decisions.
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
Must be computer literate-Microsoft Office and Web based programs
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, talking, hearing.
Must be able to perform sedentary work and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading, administrative, and computer work.
Desirable Education and Experience:
Masters degree in Counseling or related field and B.A. from an accredited college or university with a degree in human services, human resource management, psychology,
business, or social work and some related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirement:
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

To apply:
Fill out application from Albemarle Commission Website
Resume
Cover letter-no templates please
Name and telephone # for 3 professional references

Mail to:
P. Bo
Albemarle Commission
PO Box 646
Hertford, NC 27944

No telephone inquiries, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aid and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities

  TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
   Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs
   Northeastern Workforce Development Board

   General Statement of Duties
   Performs case management functions, and performs other tasks associated with the recruitment, assessment, training, and placement of unemployed or underemployed adults in a
   multi-county area.
   Distinguishing Features of the Class
   Employees in this class are responsible for a variety of workforce development programs and activities including recruitment, intake, assessment, eligibility determination, case
   management, enrollment, counseling, employment placement, and follow-up of program participants that are associated with the workforce development program, including
   assisting participant in the use of Workforce Investment Act funds for college programs, explaining the scope of program delivery, and possibly making referrals to other county |
   service agencies. Employees are involved in intensive case management dislocated worker programs, and other programs under the Workforce Investment Act. Employees ensure
   continuity and comprehensive service delivery based on thorough participant assessment. Work is performed in an administrative environment. Work is performed under the
   general supervision of the Workforce Development Director and the position is supervised by the Program Coordinator.
   Duties and Responsibilities
   Essential Duties and Tasks:
   Meets one on one with job seekers at a JobLink Center to assist with locating potential employment and related information; assists with completing job orders, reviews profile
   sheets, refers to other agencies as appropriate, assists with resume and cover letter preparation and faxing resumes to potential employers.
   Performs assessments of clients including administering and interpreting various career and aptitude inventories, interviews, and other research to identify appropriate strategies.
   Identifies potential employers for OJT opportunities; conducts follow-up and evaluation of participant placements to provide counseling and problem-solving for clients and
   employers; assists clients with transportation and other training related support services.
   Assists clients with development of training and career plans for demand driven employment; assists with identification of courses, class scheduling, job placement, etc.
   Develops and monitors systems of information and data collection related to outcome measures; analyzes data and prepares reports as needed; coordinates program goals with
   Workforce Development Board to ensure positive performance outcomes.
   Participates in marketing and public education of programs for clients and employers; works with Business Services Rep to assess employment needs and opportunities.
   Additional Job Duties:
   Performs related duties as required and assigned by Program Supervisor
   Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    ·             Considerable knowledge of the Workforce Investment Act including all applicable policies and procedures.
    ·             Knowledge of case management, career counseling, assessment and employment training and placement practices and procedures.
    ·             Knowledge of the geographic, economic, and social characteristics of the service delivery area.
    ·             Knowledge of available services within the service delivery area.
    ·             Knowledge of the application of information technology and ability to use it in daily programming.
    ·             Working knowledge of the application of psychometrics and inventories to career development planning.
    ·             Ability to establish and maintain effective communications with participants, program staff, employers, training professionals, businesses, contractors, and the general
                public.
    ·             Ability to work with clients collaboratively and to apply creativity and effective problem-solving, facilitation and mediation skills to address barriers to program success.
    ·             Ability to proactively market programs to the public and recruit individuals to participate in the programs.
    ·             Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
    ·             Must be computer literate-Microsoft Office and Web based programs
    ·             Employee must utilize tact and firmness in dealing with difficulties generated by the participant or employer
   Physical Requirements:
    ·             Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, talking, hearing.
    ·             Must be able to perform sedentary work and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
    ·             Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading, administrative, and computer work.
   Desirable Education and Experience:
   Masters degree in Counseling and graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in human services, human resource management, psychology,
   business, or social work and some related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
   Special Requirement:
   Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

   To apply:
   Fill out application from Website
   Resume
   Cover letter-no templates please
   Name and telephone # for 3 professional references

   Mail to:
   P. Bo
   Albemarle Commission
   PO Box 646
   Hertford, NC 27944

No telephone inquiries, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aid and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities

TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
State Energy Sector Partnership Grant
Northeastern Workforce Development Board
This position is grant- funded full time, temporary and will expire January 2013

General Statement of Duties
Performs case management and coordination functions specific to the SESP Grant and tasks associated with the recruitment, assessment, training, and placement of unemployed,
underemployed adults and incumbent workers, in a multi-county area. Will
ensure continuity and comprehensive service delivery based on thorough participant assessment. Work is performed in an administrative environment. Work is performed under
the general supervision of the Workforce Development Director and the position is supervised by the Grant Project Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks:
Develops recruitment plan for specific energy sector participants within the JobLink system as well as by working with existing employers.
Refers appropriate recruits to assessments necessary for successful completion of training and will include referrals to job readiness training.
Will refer appropriate candidates to county specific NWDB TES for career planning for demand driven employment.
Assists Grant Manager with identification of courses, class scheduling, job placement, for SESP participants.
Identifies potential employers for OJT opportunities; conducts follow-up and evaluation of participant placements to provide counseling and problem-solving for clients and
employers; assists clients with transportation and other training related support services. Will work with NWDB BSR for needed technical assistance
Develops and monitors systems of information and data collection related to outcome measures; analyzes data and prepares reports as needed; coordinates program goals
with Grant Manager to ensure positive performance outcomes.
Participates in marketing and public education of programs for clients and employers; works with Business Services Rep to assess employment needs and opportunities.
Identifies potential businesses with incumbent workforce for green certifications; assists with application process, identification of courses, class scheduling, class planning and
implementation, etc.
Collaborates with local businesses, community colleges, universities, organizations, etc. to develop and utilize resources.
Will be assigned to a region within the ten (10) counties to meet with businesses and clients and potential service providers.
Will be assigned GBC responsibilities as needed, by the Grant Manager.
Additional Job Duties:
Performs related duties as required and assigned by Grant Project Manager
Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
·             Considerable knowledge of the Workforce Investment Act including all applicable policies and procedures.
·             Knowledge of case management, career counseling, assessment and employment training and placement practices and procedures.
·             Knowledge of the geographic, economic, and social characteristics of the service delivery area.
·             Knowledge of available services within the service delivery area.
·             Knowledge of the application of information technology and ability to use it in daily programming.
·             Working knowledge of the application of psychometrics and inventories to career development planning.
·             Ability to establish and maintain effective communications with participants, program staff, employers, training professionals, businesses, contractors, and the general public.
·             Ability to work with clients collaboratively and to apply creativity and effective problem-solving, facilitation and mediation skills to address barriers to program success.
·             Ability to proactively market programs to the public and recruit individuals to participate in the programs.
·             Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
·             Must be computer literate-Microsoft Office and Web based programs, especially spread sheets, data bases.
·             Must be a fast learner with strong critical thinking skills.
·             Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
·             Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, talking, hearing.
·             Must be able to perform sedentary work and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
·             Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading, administrative, and computer work.
Desirable Education and Experience:
Bachelors minimum, Masters degree preferred in Counseling or Human Service Administration. Related experience required.
Special Requirement:
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

To apply:
Fill out application from Albemarle Commission Website
Resume
Cover letter-no templates please
Name and telephone # for 3 professional references

Mail to:
P. Bo
Albemarle Commission
PO Box 646
Hertford, NC 27944

No telephone inquiries, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aid and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities

TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST-part time
Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs
Northeastern Workforce Development Board
(Hyde County)

         ·             Considerable knowledge of the Workforce Investment Act including all applicable policies and procedures.
·             Knowledge of case management, career counseling, assessment and employment training and placement practices and procedures.
·             Knowledge of the geographic, economic, and social characteristics of the service delivery area.
·             Knowledge of available services within the service delivery area.
·             Knowledge of the application of information technology and ability to use it in daily programming.
·             Working knowledge of the application of psychometrics and inventories to career development planning.
·             Ability to establish and maintain effective communications with participants, program staff, employers, training professionals, businesses, contractors, and the general public.
·             Ability to work with clients collaboratively and to apply creativity and effective problem-solving, facilitation and mediation skills to address barriers to program success.
·             Ability to proactively market programs to the public and recruit individuals to participate in the programs.
·             Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
·             Must be computer literate-Microsoft Office and Web based programs.
·             Employee must utilize tact and firmness in dealing with difficulties generated by the participant or employer.

Physical Requirements:

                 ·             Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, talking, hearing.
          ·             Must be able to perform sedentary work and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
          ·             Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading, administrative, and computer work.

   Desirable Education and Experience:
   Masters degree in Counseling (preferred) and graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in human services, human resource management, psychology, business, or
   social work and some related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
   Special Requirement:
   Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

   To apply:
   Fill out application from Website
   Resume
   Cover letter-no templates please
   Name and telephone # for 3 professional references

Mail to:

P. Bo
   Albemarle Commission
   PO Box
   Hertford, NC 27944

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aid and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities