Workforce Development Coordinator
hace 6 días
Chico
Job DescriptionDescription: GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Senior Manager of Workforce Development, the Workforce Development Coordinator is responsible for the processing, coordination, and support of Workforce Development services and other mission-related community engagement activities, as necessary. This position will assist with the development and coordination of employment activities, serve as a liaison with public and private employers to develop employment opportunities for program participants; assist program participants with skills needed for successful employment; and administer assessments. This position continually upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization. • Conducts intake, assessment, instruction, evaluation, and coaching for workforce development participants referred by agencies such as the California Department of Rehabilitation, Regional Centers, and other partners., • Delivers instruction through GoodU and related training programs using individualized, person-centered, and demand-driven approaches., • Reviews curriculum and recommends modifications to support participant achievement and appropriate accommodations., • Maintains accurate, timely program documentation, including participant records, reasonable accommodations, critical incidents, and compliance-related files., • Uses web-based data systems to track participant progress, assignments, service timelines, and reporting requirements., • Prepares, submits, and supports required program, performance, and billing reports in accordance with contractual and funding requirements., • Provides prompt, high-quality feedback on assignments and ensures completion of grading and evaluations., • Delivers workforce development and life skills services aligned with participant goals and employer needs., • Assists with referrals to support services and follows up to ensure services meet participant needs., • Supports program expansion, mission integration, and co-enrollment efforts across Goodwill programs and community partners., • Builds and maintains strong relationships with referring agencies, employers, and community stakeholders through outreach, meetings, job fairs, and presentations., • Represents the organization in public relations activities, including success stories, media content, and community engagement efforts., • Supports staff by reviewing documentation for accuracy and timeliness, providing coaching and feedback, and ensuring use of current forms, tools, and procedures., • Coordinates receipt and processing of new service authorizations, including waitlist management and accurate data entry in SharePoint and other systems., • Assists the Workforce Development Manager with tracking invoices., • Supports staff training, morale, collaboration, and professional development., • Ensures compliance with all organizational policies, CARF standards, and applicable financial, regulatory, safety, and security requirements., • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Basic Qualifications of the Role: • Promotes the employment of people with disabilities and other barriers to employment within the organization and the community at large., • Must have a passion for the Mission of the organization, with a particular emphasis on serving people with barriers to education or employment., • Must be able to demonstrate excellent networking and presentation skills., • Must be flexible and adaptable, able to prioritize needs, and familiar with best practices such as trauma-informed care and person-centered design., • Must maintain working knowledge of local, state and federal regulations related to workforce development programs for people with disabilities., • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professional integrity., • Must have access to reliable transportation with the ability to travel to multiple locations in a single day that does not interfere with performing the essential functions of the job description, cause tardiness, or unexcused absences., • Must provide proof of identification and eligibility to work in the United States., • Must pass a drug screening and maintain compliance with the organization’s drug and alcohol policy., • Must pass a background screening and maintain compliance with the organization’s associated polices., • Must not have record or disclosure of criminal conviction that indicates an ongoing tendency toward theft, violence, dishonesty, deceit, drug manufacture or sale, moral turpitude, or predatory behavior., • Must not present a direct threat of safety and health to self, others or property., • · No positions supervised POSITION INFORMATION: This is a full time, non-exempt position eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance; 403(b) retirement plan, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave. This position is employed by Goodwill Industries® of Sacramento Valley and Northern Nevada, Inc. WORK CONDITIONS/HAZARDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to drive, stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment is usually hectic/fast paced with frequent short deadlines and instances of unusual situations. Travel to various company locations may be required. This job description does not cover all the activities, duties or responsibilities required of this role. Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or related to the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice to accommodate the needs of the organization. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.