Employment Training Officer-STT

Responsibilities Prepare intake evaluation forms and determine eligibility, identify employment barriers, and complete an individual responsibility plan (IPO). Provide vocational counseling to motivate participants from dependency to self‑sufficiency, examine employment barriers, set short‑term and long‑term goals, and coordinate support systems. Offer pre‑employment assistance including resume and application preparation, and follow‑up letters to potential employers. Provide career development guidance by helping participants identify job interests, goals, and skills, and to plan steps such as returning to school. Communicate with potential employers (public, private, federal) regarding job vacancies; send pertinent documents (cover letters, resumes, certificates, licenses); recruit qualified candidates for vacant positions; coordinate opportunities for work experience or volunteering. Retrieve and review monthly evaluation and attendance sheets from training supervisors and service providers, enter participation hours into CARIBS system, and update files. Determine if participants need to be sanctioned based on evaluation data. Attend staff meetings and departmental workshops to stay current on local and federal guidelines. Answer public inquiries about program and application procedures; assist orientation of new employees; plan and coordinate training workshops for applicants. Perform other related duties as required. Qualifications A BA in Business Administration or Social Sciences (or closely related field) plus one year of work experience in teaching, training, or a related field, OR an AA in the same fields plus three years of work experience in teaching, training, or a related field. Knowledge Required Federal regulations, program development, and reporting criteria. Federal and local laws, policies, and procedures related to service delivery. Human development theory and psycho‑social treatment processes. Normal and abnormal behavior and cultural/psychological implications of family disunity, unemployment, illness, delinquency, and functional illiteracy. Basic mathematics. Departmental, governmental, and community resources. Computer applications. Customer service. Clear and concise oral and written communication. Effective dealing with all contacts during the course of work. Active involvement in job programs. Supervisory Controls Supervisor provides general assignments and checks work upon completion for guideline conformity. Guidelines Federal and local policies and regulations, departmental policy and procedural manuals, and TANF guidance materials. Complexity Work involves planning and performing a wide range of duties requiring considerable knowledge of policies, methods, and procedures of the program. Scope and Effect Purpose of work is to plan and perform employment program functions to meet mandatory participation rates. Personal Contacts Contacts include employees, TANF participants, potential employers, business consultants, and the public. Purpose of Contacts Contacts are made to prepare employment placement, on‑the‑job training, and start own business for recipients to develop necessary skills and experiences to enter the job market. Physical Demands Work is primarily sedentary and includes bending, traveling to job sites, and visiting other department sections. Work Environment Work is performed in an office setting. Some fieldwork is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Government of the Virgin Islands