Rapid Response Specialist

Job Summary

The Rapid Response Specialist is a highly effective professional in our Business Services Division who will assist in coordinating rapid response and layoff aversion services and activities for employers and employees. This individual will help people affected by mass layoffs with their successful re‑entry into the workforce by connecting them to programs and services they need and following up to ensure they receive the necessary benefits, services, and support.

The individual filling this position will interact with local businesses, all departments, partner agencies, and the general public.

• Assist with the coordination of Career Source services for all Rapid Response projects, including but not limited to attending required meetings and preparing Rapid Response presentation information.
• Assist and provide oversight in assembling transition centers and assembling and documenting off‑site services (may include workshops and individualized basic career service) as needed.
• Function as a liaison between Career Source Tampa Bay, Employers, Business Services Team, One Stop Operator, Other Required Program Staff and Partner Agencies for all rapid response events and assembling the Rapid Response Team.
• Coordinate the presentation and staffing at Rapid Response information sessions.
• Consult with employers and employees to assist in coordinating rapid response activities.
• Present Career Source services in Rapid Response information sessions.
• Gather, compile, and share survey data from information sessions with Career Source Tampa Bay and vendors.
• Assist in the coordination of WIOA registrations for dislocated workers needing intensive services.
• Represent Career Source at conferences, meetings and selected social functions as required.
• Monitor industry data and trends for Business Aversion services and assist in providing layoff aversion programming to at‑risk businesses.
• Provide support and guidance to employers for the Short‑Term Compensation (STC) program.
• Partner closely with the Business Service Team for recruitment events and hiring coordination of dislocated workers.
• Serve as a resource to staff within the service area to ensure the availability of comprehensive knowledge on federal, state, local and private programs that impact the ability of persons who have been affected by mass layoff to enter and remain in the workforce.
• Identify rapid response events that may lead to utilization of OJT funds.
• Make decisions in accordance with Federal Guidelines and practices that govern the activities and behaviors of team members that directly impact other workers, citizens, and the community.
• Additional duties may be assigned as deemed necessary.

• Associate’s degree in public or business administration, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• One to Three years of experience in related employment and training services including experience in developing and managing programs or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Experience with layoff aversion or Short‑Term Compensation programs is a plus.
• Experience with WIOA Employment Programs and/or Rapid Response Programs is highly preferred.
• WIOA Employment Program and/or Rapid Response Program experience highly preferred.
• Florida Workforce Professional Certification Tier I required.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, o365, TEAMs, etc.).

• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Travel between offices and to local business in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
• Knowledge of Federal and State guidelines related to the WIOA programs.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficient in the use of computers, as well as word processing and spreadsheet software such as Excel, Word, etc.
• Ability to access and utilize databases and the internet.
• Skilled in project management and research.
• Have leadership abilities, including the ability to effectively collaborate with community, staff, and peers.
• Ability…