SkillSpring Workforce Program Specialist

Job Summary As a key member of the SkillSpring department, the Workforce Project Specialist will engage with current participants in the young adult program and alumni in an effort to prepare for and secure employment. Acting as a direct service provider and a referral source to outside resources, the Workforce Project Specialist must possess a strong work ethic, a passion for working with underserved young adults, and be able to build and manage relationships with internal and external partners contributing to the professional success of the SkillSpring workforce programs. Additionally, the Workforce Project Specialist will assist in collecting short-term and long-term program outcomes, culminating in an annual report. Reports To Young Adult Program Manager - Workforce Programs Duties and Responsibilities Ensure the health, safety and well-being of participants in the young adult program, by providing support and supervision of all activities. Facilitation of young adult programming including professional development, clinical skills training, health career exploration Monitor participation of young adult programming by scheduling, tracking and reporting on various data points, including but not limited to attendance and surveys Perform and develop creative outreach to all graduates of SkillSpring’s Workforce (Young Adult) Programs through various communication means (I.e. phone, email, and social media) Serve as a career development consultant to all program participants, post program – via the delivery of workshops, trainings, presentations, and other events to foster participant professional success Build and maintain a network of potential healthcare employers for job opportunities Conduct 1-1 relevant counseling sessions with participants upon request Administrative duties including maintaining an updated Alumni database, tracking SkillSpring graduates’ educational and occupational outcomes, data entry, and compiling data and reports for funders On occasion, will support the SkillSpring team, leading and supporting other program activities as needed Create an environment that is diverse, culturally sensitive and relevant to the needs of young adults Performs other related duties as required *This position may require some mornings, evenings and Saturdays at multiple sites. Hours, days and locations fluctuate based on seasonal changes. #J-18808-Ljbffr The New Jewish Home Career Center