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Easterseals Redwood Workforce Development Specialist in Hamilton, Ohio
Workforce Development Specialist
Easterseals Redwood{rel="nofollow"}
Hamilton, OH 45015
$19.75 - $22.60 an hour - Full-time
Pay
- $19.75 - $22.60 an hour
Job type
- Full-time
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
- Professional development assistance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Full job description
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - FULL-TIME Who is Easterseals Redwood? At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We believe that with the right skills and support, everyone can achieve the thrill of success. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are - to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities. By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won't rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted. Our Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage Why join Easterseals Redwood as a Workforce Development Specialist:
- 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
Position Summary: 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. Job Responsibilities:
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. This may occur when youth complete services, are becoming disengaged, and/or are facing new barriers to success.
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.
Document 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 develop working partn