Career Development Specialist I

Description

 POSITION TITLE: Career Development Specialist I 

CLASSIFICATION:  Non-Exempt 

DEPARTMENT:  TANF CA

SUPERVISOR: Career Development Manager or Designee  

GRADE: NE11 $23.00 ($47,840) - $34.49 ($71,739.20)

In accordance with the four purposes of TANF, and under direct supervision, the Career Development Specialist I is responsible for developing job opportunities with local businesses and organizations in a specific service delivery area. Provides job seeking skills, subsidized and full-time employment opportunities for program participants. Provides ongoing support for participants. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Establishes and maintains relationships with employers, government agencies, and community organizations to discuss job openings and workforce development opportunities. 

· Collaborate with Case Managers to match participants with suitable positions.

· Plans, coordinates, and conducts employer outreach events and business engagements. 

· Assesses participants referred by WNTP Case Managers using assessment tools to determine skills, abilities, and career goals. 

· Organizes and delivers workshops, presentations, and classes that support employment readiness, ensuring participants are equipped with the skills necessary for long-term career success. Assists in resume writing, interviewing skills, job application completion, and job-seeking tactics.

· Maintains accurate client and program data in case files and electronic databases. Submits weekly reports of participant activities, employer interactions, and workshop attendance to supervisors. Generates monthly summary reports as required.

· Represents the program in meetings, networking events, and community-based discussions to promote employment services and enhance program effectiveness. Occasionally, evening, weekend, or overnight travel engagements may be required.

· Collaborates and develops an Educational/Career plan with objectives that will help the participant reach their desired goals for self-sufficiency during the time they receive WNTP benefits. Monitor their progress and adjust the plan as needed to ensure they are making progress toward their goals.

· Determines current challenges and barriers that hinder the individual participants from reaching goals and make appropriate referrals to other staff and community resources for immediate services and assistance to resolve those challenges.

· In coordination with Case Managers, review Support Service Requests (SSR) that pertain to Career Development and determine whether it is necessary, reasonable, and allowable. Ensure the most cost-effective solutions are used.

· Enters and maintains participant data with accuracy, organization, and completeness in an automated system and physical case files. 

· Edits and reviews all correspondence and documents for correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. 

· Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

· Associate’s Degree in business, public administration, social services or related field and two years’ experience in job development, career counseling, or coordinating employment and job search activities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:

· Knowledge of internet job banks and services.

· Knowledge of available community resources and services.

· Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.

· Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.

· Knowledge of records management procedures.

· Knowledge of the functions and structure of the Washoe Tribe and tribal customs and traditions.

· Ability to advocate for economically disadvantaged or unemployed individuals.

· Ability to plan and make presentations to groups including potential employers, business representatives and program participants.

· Ability to assess the interests and skills of clients for job placement.

· Ability to learn and analyze labor market trends in the service area.

· Ability to produce marketing and visual aid material to potential employers and business groups.

· Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.

· Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

· Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

· Ability to communicate effectively in the English Language both verbally and in writing. .

· Skill in operating business computers and office machines, in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel and presentation software (such as PowerPoint).

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle.

Work Environment:

Work is performed both in the community at-large and in an office setting with a moderate noise level.

The Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California requires a background check of each new hire for employment purposes. Therefore, all conditionally offered positions will be subject to the following:

• Negative alcohol and drug screen
• Meet requirements of Public Law 101-630
• Obtain or possess a valid driver’s license for either the state      of Nevada or California within 30 days
• Must be insurable under the Washoe Tribe’s driving policy
• Preference      will be given to qualified Native Americans