Workforce Development Specialist (Business Developer): Central Administration - #01353

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Ridgeway, VA

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About The Position

To promote public safety and reduce recidivism by preparing offenders for
success through a continuum of services and supervision, in collaboration with
state and local partners, from the time the inmate's entry into prison through
their transition and reintegration into the community.

Develop and maintain relationships with employers and community organizations to
develop job opportunities and supported employment for inmates. Market the skill
sets of inmates. Coordinate daily activities such as soliciting employer
interest and involvement in the employment of inmates, orienting inmates to the
services provided, posting job opportunities and tracking placement data.
Arranging employment referrals of inmates matching the job skills with applicant
qualifications. Develop a formalized process for employers to connect with
skilled workers. Assist in the coordination of job/resource fairs at low level
correctional sites. Coordinate community employer forums state-wide marketing
employment incentives, initiatives and the Virginia Bonding Program.

Requirements

• Knowledge of current labor market trends.
• Demonstrated skill in making effective presentations to diverse audiences, including classroom participants, community agencies, other government agencies, and employers.
• Demonstrated skill in coaching others on employment, goal setting and planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to develop partnerships between service agencies, employers, and inmates.
• Demonstrated skill in developing partnerships between service agencies and employers.
• Demonstrated ability to develop marketing materials and manage project development and implementation.
• Ability to work with individuals having barriers to employment.
• Experience using evidence-based cognitive-behavioral, social learning, cognitive restructuring and/or other behavioral change approaches with clients or students.

Nice To Haves

• Working experience as workforce development professional providing job development and placement services to clients.
• Experience administering and interpreting formal and information assessments of career interest, aptitude and values.
• Professional certification in a relevant career counseling discipline or human services field.
• Must possess or be eligible to apply for Global Career Development Facilitator credential issued by the Center for Credentialing and Education (see:www.cdf-global.org)
• Prefer prior work experience in marketing, training and project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with employers and community organizations to develop job opportunities and supported employment for inmates.
• Market the skill sets of inmates.
• Coordinate daily activities such as soliciting employer interest and involvement in the employment of inmates, orienting inmates to the services provided, posting job opportunities and tracking placement data.
• Arranging employment referrals of inmates matching the job skills with applicant qualifications.
• Develop a formalized process for employers to connect with skilled workers.
• Assist in the coordination of job/resource fairs at low level correctional sites.
• Coordinate community employer forums state-wide marketing employment incentives, initiatives and the Virginia Bonding Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed