167 Employment & Training Repres

167 Employment & Training Representative

 

This job description is not an all-inclusive list, but is intended to summarize the duty responsibilities.  OIC retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.  OIC is an at-will employer and employment may be terminated at any time or any reason including, but not limited to, performance deficiencies and funding restrictions.  OIC is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Supervised by:

Regional Manager

Positions Supervised:

None.

Minimum Qualifications:
  1. AA degree in sociology or related field, or equivalent work experience matched on a year for year basis.
  2. Experience should include two years in supervision, training, job development, career preparation, case-management, or related activities.
  3. Excellent positive people skills.
  4. Proficient bilingual (English/Spanish) (oral/reading/writing) language skills.

 

Job classification:

Non-exempt

Job Location

Positions located in various sites throughout Washington State

Position Overview

To improve the economic and educational status of eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families by providing direct services through the OIC of Washington’s (OIC) WIA Section 167 Programs.

 

BASIC RESPONSIBILITES:

1.    Provide assessment, counseling, education, employment preparation, placement, job development and related services to eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families in a positive and compassionate manner.

2.    Interpret and apply knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and provisions in providing employment and training services to eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families.

3.    Provide ongoing outreach efforts throughout the assigned region to provide farmworker families, community organizations and other public and private human service providers, with information about the 167 Program to generate referrals. 

4.    Act as liaison for OIC with other organizations and service providers to provide mutual support and generate close working relationships.

5.    Contact employers throughout the assigned region to negotiate and secure on-the-job training; work experience; try-out employment, and other core training agreements, and to develop job placement opportunities.

6.    Negotiate and secure classroom training partnerships with training institutions, including community colleges, technical colleges, school districts and other basic and vocational skills training providers throughout the assigned region.

7.    Do intake interview for potential participants both in person and via telephone to determine eligibility for program services.  Enroll persons who fully meet eligibility requirements and can provide required documentation into appropriate program services, completing intake forms and getting required documentation.

8.    Refer ineligible persons to other appropriate service providers, maintaining documentation of the referral.

9.    Assess skills; aptitudes; interests; short and long term education; training and career goals; conduct testing, and develop an agreed upon Individual Employment Plan (IEP) for enrolled participants.  

10. Assess the barriers and support service needs of all members of the family unit and make referrals to appropriate providers.

11. Provide participants with individual and/or group career and job search counseling, including interviewing techniques, resume preparation, labor market information, job retention skills and job development/referral services.

12. Monitor, review, and document the progress of each participant in meeting the objectives of the IEP.  Periodically meet on site with the program participant and training providers to determine training progress, ensure contract compliance, and resolve any problems.

13. Complete relevant training evaluations during and upon completion of the training objective or placement into unsubsidized employment.

14. Perform appropriate follow-up to verify job retention.

15. Follow up on effectiveness and appropriateness of services provided through referral of participants’ family members who are not enrolled in the 167 Program.

16. Develop and maintain comprehensive case files for each participant, to include the ISS, training evaluations, counseling notes, on-site monitoring reports and all other forms and reports pertaining to the participant.

17. Complete the caseload objectives assigned by the Regional Manager and report in a timely manner any problems in meeting those objectives.

18. Type and maintain accurate and complete participant’s files.  Also work in close cooperation with other office staff to provide support and backup as needed.

19.  Provide support emergency and support services to clients.  Establish a high quality relationship with clients, business and employers to be able meet our goals and objectives.

20. Other duties as assigned.

 

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

1.    Good oral and written communication skills.

2.    Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships in the business and community sectors.

3.    Prior experience in an office environment with demonstrated administrative and organizational skills and proficient computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office  

4.    Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.

5.    Must be self-motivated; maintain a high level of confidentiality, and possess strong ethics.

6.    Must be able to travel frequently as required.

7.    Must develop working knowledge of Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program regulations and administrative requirements within first 90 days. 

8.    Able to demonstrate a genuine concern and respect for all cultures and diverse populations served by OIC.

 

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

¨     Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

¨     Frequently required to talk and hear

¨     Required to drive a motor vehicle significant amount of time.

¨     Occasionally required to reach, push/pull, and stoop.

¨     Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or move objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.

¨     Frequently exposed to seasonal weather elements, i.e., hot, dry, cold, rain and wind.

¨     Noise level in this work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

 

Additional Conditions of Employment

1.    Successfully pass a criminal history and background check.

2.    Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

3.    Maintain a current driver’s license, required motor vehicle insurance, dependable vehicle and good driving record.

4.    Employment is conditional on CEO approval.

 

 

 

 

acknowledgement:

 

I have carefully reviewed this position description of 167 Employment & Training Representative with my supervisor, fully understand its requirements and responsibilities, and know of no limitations in my ability to perform them.

 

EMPLOYEE:                                                             SUPERVISOR:

 

 

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  Date:______________________________               Date:________________________________

 
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