Re-Entry Job Placement Specialist (29 hours)

Re-Entry Job Placement Specialist (29 hours)

Employer

Craven Community College
800 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
Phone: 252-638-7200

Job Location

Craven Community College

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

Salary/Grade

$20.00/hour

Benefits

Part time benefits, per college website

Job Category

  • Professional

Application Period

Opens: Thursday, July 14, 2022
Closes: Friday, August 5, 2022

Target Start Date

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Expected Work Hours

40 hours

Reports to

Dean of Workforce Development

Employment Type

Part Time Regular

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 Qualifications

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

Position Description

Re-Entry Job Placement Specialist (29 hours)

SALARY:$20.00 Hourly

DIVISION:Students

DEPARTMENT:Re-Entry

OPENING DATE:07/14/22

CLOSING DATE:08/05/22 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/3635651/re-entry-job-placement-specialist-29-hours

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

hr@cravencc.edu

Position #2022-00065
RE-ENTRY JOB PLACEMENT SPECIALIST (29 HOURS)
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Job Post Contact

Craven Community College