Workforce Development Specialist

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Workforce Development Specialist

Gamm, Incorporated

Troy, MO

Employer Description:

Gamm, Incorporated, is a private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that has been providing dislocated workers, low-income adults, and youth services to include training, retraining, and employee assistance throughout 28 different counties for the past 35 years. Our Mission is to serve as an advocate for economic self-sufficiency through employment and education. Gamm, Incorporated generates opportunities for people to achieve independence and dignity by offering job training, employment placement services, and other community-based programs for people who have disabilities, those who lack education or job experience, and others who face challenges finding employment. 

Workforce Development Specialist General Description: 

The Workforce Development Specialist will assist job seekers in obtaining and retaining appropriate employment through WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) services. The Workforce Development Specialist will assist eligible persons by assessing their strengths and weaknesses, developing employment plans, identifying training needs, and addressing barriers to successful employment.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Job search and placement assistance through the utilization of various innovative resources.

· Knowledge of current local hiring trends.

· Conduct orientations and assessments in conjunction with partnering agencies.

· Refer job seekers to various job-readiness programs/workshops as appropriate.

· Refer job seekers to partner agencies as appropriate to address any barriers to successful employment.

· Facilitate workshops.

· Maintain documentation to support individual employment plans and progress made.

· Counsel participants in developing educational and job placement opportunities.

· Follow individuals for twelve months after they obtain employment.

· Maintenance of internal computer database for tracking WIOA participants.

· Assist in the identification of services needed for registered WIOA participants.

· Work closely with Missouri Job Center staff and WIOA career coaches to identify employment possibilities for WIOA-funded participants.

· Provide accurate and timely reports.

· Other duties as assigned by the WIOA Workforce Director.

Minimum Qualifications: 

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Ability to learn

· Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and work ethic to effectively interact with and assist individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

· Demonstrate empathy and compassion while working with individuals with barriers and/or diverse backgrounds.

· Ability and patience to engage others.

· Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, with a diverse culture of individuals.

· Ability to work independently and in groups.  Must be a self-starter.

· Knowledge of computer programs; specifically, Microsoft Word, and Excel

· Travel throughout the regional area as well as travel to state activities related to Workforce Development.

Job Type: Full Time

Reporting: The position will report to the WIOA Workforce Director. This position will be domiciled in the Missouri Job Center – Troy office and assist other areas served by Gamm, Incorporated as needed. 

Pay: $15.75 to $18.15 per hour

Benefits:

· 401(k) Matching

· Dental Insurance

· Flex Spending Account

· Health Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Paid Holiday (14 days per year)

· Paid Personal Time (10 hours monthly)

· Paid Sick Time (8 hours monthly)

· Vision Insurance

Schedule:

· 8-hour shift

· Monday to Friday, excluding holidays

· 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with a duty-free lunch

Opportunity for All:

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact Erica Davis at erica@gamminc.org or 660-213-3221.

Gamm, Incorporated is an equal-opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Missouri Relay Services at 711. 

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact dana@gamminc.org or 660-213-3221.