Albemarle Commission
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Northeastern
Workforce Development Board
Current Job Postings:
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)
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 in Hyde County 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 (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