Workforce Development Specialist II - Data Center Group

Job-:
Workforce Development

Location:

Minneapolis, MN, United States;
Denver, CO, United States;
Chicago, IL, United States;
Nashville, TN, United States;
Phoenix, AZ, United States;
San Antonio, TX, United States Workplace:
Remote

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Workforce Development Specialist II – Data Center Group

SUMMARY:

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Workforce Development Specialist II – Data Center Group to join our team.

This role will serve as a liaison with community partners, community-based organizations, city, county and state officials, business and industry, union trade and technical schools, all educational institutions within the area(s) assigned. This role is focused on assisting job seekers expressing interest in employment within the construction industry and program participants in their efforts to kickstart a career within the industry

Location:

Although this is a remote position, we are only considering candidates in the following locations:
Minneapolis, MN / Denver, CO / Chicago, IL area / Nashville, TN / San Antonio, TX / Phoenix, AZRESPONSIBILITIES:

Meet with job seekers and or potential program candidates to discuss and develop clear career and employment goals that supports their career pathway; identifying cognitive strengths & challenges; areas of interest, time management strategies; self-advocacy and identify potential obstacles. Provide navigational coaching, which includes career pathway and transition services, follow up and retention, referral services for job seekers in support of their career goals and or academic attainment and employment within the industry.

Assist potential candidates and or program participants on a walk in/appointment basis in assigned high volume to determine fit for a program, and related funding resources to include but not limited to:

Complete mandated/time sensitive Progress Reports for program participants to maintain satisfactory progress within the program. Completes all required activity and or program reports weekly.

Work as a member of the project site teams to collaborate with Mortenson onsite project leadership, customers, Trade partners, Mortenson internal teams, diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) Manager, community impact teams

Explore industry trends and impact on employment, hiring trends, best practices in the industry training(s)
Conduct outreach, recruitment, prescreens and orientation for potential program candidates.  Coordinate with community partners, educational institutions, union and non-union trade partners to identify and recruit special populations (homeless, low skilled, returning citizens, veterans and low-income), adults and young adults limited in skills and resources, across the community(s) where Mortenson is building. Partner with the internal marketing team to develop appropriate marketing materials to reflect the local demographic within the area Mortenson is selected to build

Provide systematic communication with program participants through multiple methods including:
Establishing group text-participants to use for communication outside of classroom

Utilizing text messaging for emergency texting regarding onsite and or immediate program changes.

Email via company email address, no use of personal email (priority for use when communicating with participants)
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree preferred; if no Bachelor’s degree, high school diploma/GED or equivalent required with 3+ years of workforce development experience, including developing, implementing, and managing workforce development programs.  3+ years of experience in Workforce Development, including case management experience…