Workforce Development Specialist

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Base pay range: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr.

• PTO and Extended Illness Time
• Health Insurance options
• 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match
• Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Disability Insurance options
• Education and Professional Development Assistance
• Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)
• Humana Employee Assistance Plan
• 10 Paid holidays
• Growth Opportunities

Provides case management services to youth enrolled in CCMEP services including working with schools, and community providers to ensure youth engage in academic and work readiness training as well as assisting youth in completing their graduation requirements and connecting to employment and/or post‑secondary education.

• Provides ongoing, objective, and customized assessments of the academic levels, work skill levels, and service needs of each youth.
• Develops an Individual Opportunity Plan for each participant according to the policies and procedures established by Job and Family Services and the DOL.
• Conducts outreach and recruitment of youth for WIOA services.
• Identifies and arranges for new or continuing services and activities that meet individual youth’s needs.
• Conducts follow‑up for twelve (12) months after each youth’s exit.
• Serves as an advocate for youth in securing needed services and navigating the complexities of the service delivery systems.
• Conducts training seminars and support groups for youth participants.
• Documents service interventions, services received and follow‑up to ensure services are meeting the needs of the youth and are also within the guidelines of the WIOA service model.
• Keeps accurate records by completing and maintaining required documentation including case notes, monthly reports, intake forms, activity logs, mileage/expense reports, etc.
• Works well with community providers and develops working partnerships that embrace the needs of youth.
• Develops good partnerships with community providers/resources (WIA and non‑WIA) and makes appropriate referrals and conducts follow‑up to ensure youth needs are addressed within the guidelines of the WIOA service model.
• Makes appropriate referrals to existing community resources and conducts follow‑up.
• Be creative in meeting the needs of youth. Think outside the box.
• Attends meetings as required by supervisor, vice‑president, or agency.
• Maintains confidentiality of consumer files and other sensitive subject matter.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works outside of normal schedule as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.

• An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

• We are a drug‑free workplace.

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