Workforce Development Specialist

Easterseals Redwood is a human services agency dedicated to empowering children, adults with disabilities, veterans, and disadvantaged individuals to live full and meaningful lives. The Workforce Development Specialist will play a crucial role in providing case‑management services to youth enrolled in the CCMEP program, ensuring educational and employment readiness, and collaborating with schools and community partners. Position Workforce Development Specialist (Full‑Time Temporary) Location Batavia, OH Job Id 1382 Number of Openings 1 Job Summary Provides case management services to youth enrolled in CCMEP services, working with schools and community providers to ensure youth engage in academic and work‑readiness training, complete graduation requirements, and connect to employment and/or post‑secondary education. Job Responsibilities Provides ongoing, objective, and customized assessments of each youth’s academic level, work skill level, and service needs. Develops an Individual Opportunity Plan for each participant according to policies and procedures established by Job and Family Services and the DOL. Conducts outreach and recruitment of youth for WIOA services. Identifies and arranges for new or continuing services and activities that meet individual youth’s needs. Conducts follow‑up for 12 months after each youth’s exit. Serves as advocate for youth in securing needed services and navigating the complexities of the service delivery systems. Conducts training seminars and support groups for youth participants. Documents service interventions, services received and follow‑up to ensure services are meeting the needs of the youth and also within guidelines of the WIOA service model. Maintains accurate records by completing and maintaining required documentation including case notes, monthly reports, intake forms, activity logs, mileage/expense reports, etc. Works well with community providers and develops partnerships that embrace the needs of youth. Develops good partnerships with community providers/resources (WOIA and non‑WIOA) and makes appropriate referrals and conducts follow‑up to ensure youth needs are addressed within WIOA guidelines. Make appropriate referrals to existing community resources and conduct follow‑up. Be creative in meeting the needs of youth. Think outside the box. Attends meetings as required by supervisor, vice‑president, or agency. Maintains confidentiality of consumer files and other sensitive subject matter. Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works outside of normal schedule as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required. Education and Qualifications An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred. Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements. Benefits PTO and Extended Illness Time Health Insurance options 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match Dental and Vision Insurance options Disability Insurance options Education and Professional Development Assistance Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus) Humana Employee Assistance Plan 10 Paid holidays We are a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr