Re-Entry Job Placement Specialist

SALARY:$38,000.00 - $40,000.00 Annually

DIVISION:Students

DEPARTMENT:Re-Entry

OPENING DATE:07/14/21

CLOSING DATE:07/30/21 05:00 PM

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:

The Re-Entry Job Placement Specialist is responsible for establishing relationships with a variety of Craven and Pamlico County employers in an effort to assist in the placement of individuals re-entering the community after incarceration. The Job Placement Specialist initiates and maintains ongoing contact with NC Works, local chambers and other workforce partners to develop a pool of potential candidates to assist local companies with workforce needs. This position refers appropriate candidates to potential employers.

NOTE: Annual appointments are subject to annual reauthorization of grant funds under the NC Department of Public Safety. Continued appointments are contingent upon the availability of funding.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides excellent customer service and assistance to internal and external customers 
• Works with business and industry to understand local labor market and workforce needs
• Establishes and maintains relationships with local hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs
• Establishes working relationships with NCWorks and other workforce partners to establish a county-wide workforce development network 
• Receives and processes job orders from employers and matches qualified individuals with employment opportunities; refers qualified candidates to potential employers for consideration of job openings
• Uses a variety of communication methods to promote job opportunities to potential candidates including maintaining an online job board
• Assists individuals with job seeking skills, application procedures, resume writing, interview preparations, and job retention skills
• Acts as a mentor and motivates participants toward employment 
• Participates in outreach and recruitment activities
• Creates and develops public relations materials, brochures, newsletters, flyers and bulletins to promote the program 
• Develops and conducts workshops, information sessions and other presentations promoting job opportunities to prospective candidates
• Maintains records of candidates, employer contacts, activities and outcomes; tracks placed candidates for placement success and retention
• Prepares and submits reports to internal and external stakeholders 
• Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned
• Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College’s mission, core values and goals

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Two (2) years’ professional experience in workplace development, job placement, outreach or case management.

Valid North Carolina drivers' license.

Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge

• Methods and techniques of program marketing and publicity
• Federal, state and college requirements regarding FERPA and other applicable laws and regulations
• Intermediate knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to human resources
• Intermediate knowledge of human resources policies and procedures related to recruitment and selection
• Job development and placement methods and techniques
• Local job market and industry labor needs

 
Skills

• Strong organizational, problem-solving and time management skills
• Demonstrates proficiency in a variety of Windows-based computer programs relative to performing responsibilities, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Research methodologies, resources, data analysis and documentation
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Works effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus
• Update and maintain databases and build relationships with customers, vendors and staff
• Good decision-making, problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills 

 
Abilities

• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion
• Ability to develop marketing materials and facilitate information sessions and deliver presentations
• Highly developed analytical skills, writing and presentation skills and communication skills that allow for effective interaction with all stakeholders 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cravencc/jobs/3154049/re-entry-job-placement-specialist

800 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
252-638-7335

hr@cravencc.edu

Position #2021-00079
RE-ENTRY JOB PLACEMENT SPECIALIST
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