Eckerd Connects · 7 hours ago
Workforce Development Specialist
Spartanburg, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$21/hr - $21/hr
2+ years expEckerd Connects is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others through their workforce programs. The Workforce Development Specialist will engage with the community and employers to enhance employment services and ensure participant success.
CharityEducationFamilyNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
The Workforce Development Specialist will attend/conduct activities in the community relating to employment services and connect with employers and community organizations on a frequent basis to market and enrich the program and the success of the participants
The Workforce Development Specialist maintains regular contact with employers to monitor employment satisfaction and to suggest refinement of requirements to better prepare participants and meet employer hiring needs; working with participants to develop assigned subsidized placement, accurately completes Worksite Agreements, clearly reviews policies and process with participant and employer
Assists in the development and documents job duties, and follows up with employer/participant surveys regularly to ensure program satisfaction and success
Develop and/or strengthen relationships with local employers, colleges, military, and social service agencies leading to fulfillment of contractual objectives
Enter data collected on client and employer activity in an internal and/or state system. Maintain accurate participant records, performs filing and general clerical functions. Tracks and reports on placement activities. Works with staff to identify job placement concerns and propose solutions
Program marketing such as specialized recruitment sessions, job fairs. Understanding of Labor Market Information, Demand Occupations, and watch for trends in employment
Qualification
Required
Related Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University preferred
2+ years relevant work experience hiring, training, and managing staff. Past experience working with the targeted population
Excellent people skills and ability to build relationships. Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of participants, staff, and community. Basic knowledge and understanding of issues that affect people with barriers and disabilities
Must have appropriate and valid state driver's license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Travel up to 40% of the time
Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy
Benefits
Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
11 paid holidays
Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
Flexible spending accounts
Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary term life insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
PTO Exchange
Company
Eckerd Connects
Eckerd Connects offers foster care, adoption, workforce development, aid for the homeless, transitional services for troubled youth.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
A
Alex J. Reed
Chief Operating Officer
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