Workforce Development Associate

2 weeks ago

Novato, California, United States Homeward Bound of Marin Full time
Job Title: Workforce Development Associate

Homeward Bound of Marin is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Workforce Development Associate. This role will be responsible for recruiting and supporting students and alumni in our culinary training program, as well as managing professional development plans for graduates who are employed in our culinary businesses.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and enhance recruitment strategies to attract new students into our culinary training program.
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with community partners to present recruitment ideas and solicit referrals of prospective students.
  • Screen prospective students' application forms and interview applicants with the Culinary Training Specialist.
  • Teach weekly life skills and professional development curriculum.
  • Identify behaviors or conditions that may create a barrier to employment and develop a plan with the Workforce Training Team to alleviate those barriers.
  • Maintain and manage the FSCA inventory, including students' uniforms and school needs.
  • Collaborate with the Workforce Training Team to coordinate graduation ceremonies for FSCA students.
  • Foster positive relationships and meet with students individually to identify employment opportunities that fit their individual needs and goals.
  • Provide customized coaching through resume development, job search, and employment placement to ensure an appropriate placement for their knowledge, skills, and interest.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with businesses and organizations to provide quality employment opportunities for students and alumni.
  • Provide ongoing support to clients upon graduation through follow-up meetings, referrals to other resources, and success surveys to collect 6-, 12-, and 18-month employment and outcomes data.
  • Consult with partner organizations to implement best practices for recruiting, training, and job placement through a JEDI lens.
  • Manage, organize, and maintain a monthly process of JRA for trainees and PDP for permanent employees, along with a team of chefs and managers.
  • Lead semi-annual Alumni events.
  • Host semi-annual Advisory Committee luncheons.
  • Partner with the Workforce Investment Alliance, SNAP E&T, and other external partners to facilitate subsidized employment opportunities.
Requirements:
  • A degree is preferred but not required.
  • Prior experience in workforce development is required.
  • Experience with employer partnerships, job development, and job retention is required.
  • Experience creating professional development plans is preferred.
  • Prior experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals who have experienced homelessness or have been incarcerated, struggled with substance use, or faced mental health challenges, is preferred.
  • Familiarity with workforce development programs that serve individuals with barriers to employment is preferred.
  • Ability to build and nurture relationships with clients, staff, and employment partners is required.
  • Excellent listening, oral, and written skills are required.
  • Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently is required.
  • Ability to work under deadlines and changing priorities is required.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively is required.
  • Strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles is required.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is required.
  • Knowledge of virtual platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.) is required.
  • Committed to the mission of Homeward Bound of Marin is required.
  • Diplomatic, flexible, and has a sense of humor is required.
  • Compassionate, kind, innovative, and willing to experiment with new strategies and in a team environment is required.
Benefits:
  • 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • 403B match.
  • 80 accrued vacation hours (2 weeks); prorated for part-time employees.
  • 12 paid holidays off.
  • 12 Sick days annually (prorated for part-time employees).
  • Employee Assistance Program.

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