The Workforce Specialist  Plans and conducts a community relations program designed to create and maintain favorable public relations for the center and its students in accordance with DOL, PRH, and center requirements. 

Job Duties:

· Review and analyze relevant Labor Market Information to identify businesses and industries that should be targeted for involvement with the center.

· Oversee Center Industry Council, including Recruiting appropriate employers onto Council; organizing and running council meetings (2 per year); training employers to use LMI (Labor Market Information) appropriately to make trade recommendations for centers; facilitating employer feedback regarding TAR and curriculum adaptations.

· Develop meaningful relationships and partnerships with local and distant businesses that lead to work-based learning and employment placements for students.

· Coordinate outreach to employers with other BCLs at other centers and at the regional level and with the regional Job Developer.

· Serve as primary contact for employers who contact the center.

· Oversee Community Relations Committee.

· Develop meaningful relationships and partnerships with community leaders, community organizations, WIBS, Youth Councils, and One-Stops.

· Communicate with the community regarding Job Corps activities and plans; serve as spokesperson for the center.

· Maintain continuous contact with appropriate center staff, OAP contractors, and other Job Corps stakeholders, and involve them in outreach and communication activities as appropriate.

· Maintain contact with appropriate elected officials and update them on center activities and accomplishments.

· Provide regular progress reports and updates to Center Director and regional office.

· Attend regional and national Job Corps meetings as requested.

· Establish relationships with members of the community.

· Help plan activities of mutual interest in the community.

· Participates in weekly meetings and special-related functions. 

· Provides technical support to the WBL program.

· Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.

· Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.

· Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.

· Help train and develop the CTT department to develop jobs for students in the trade areas. 

· Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.

· Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.

· Participate in PRH-mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Performs other duties as assigned by management. 

Key Competencies:

Effective Communication

· Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms the correct interpretation of information.

· Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.

· Written communication must be clear, concise, and easy to read and comprehend.

Organization of Work

· Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.

· Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.

· Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth.

· Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.

Qualifications:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft   Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. 

Experience

One to two years of related experience and/or training. One to two years of supervisory experience. 

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a related field and/or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid State Driver’s License.