Workforce Connector

Title: Workforce Connector
Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary: $55,000 year

Scope of Position:

The Workforce Connector is in the community, conducting outreach, providing career
navigation support, and ensuring jobseekers have access to employment and training resources. This
position will build relationships with agencies, educational institutions, and community-based
organizations to connect participants to available services and to aid individuals who need further
assistance.

Essential Functions:
• Meet with agencies to build a positive, collaborative working relationship
• Meet with educational institutions to learn about their programs and services
• Meet with community organizations to learn about their missions and share information about
our mission and goals
• Work with partner agencies and employers to meet the needs of our customers
• Employ various methods to ensure goals are achieved
• Recruit applicants through proven recruitment and outreach strategies such as satellite sites, job
fairs, social service organizations, career exploration events, schools, and other potential referral
sources
• Conduct timely, accurate, and complete eligibility determination for program applicants
• Maintain current knowledge of state and local guidelines and regulations
• Enroll participants into WIOA
• Disseminate information about our program to community-based organizations
• Communicate with other departments and management to resolve problems
• Facilitate workshops
• Schedule onsite presentations by community partners for our customers on various topics
through workshops
• Develop strategies with staff on how to best work with all agencies, educational institutions, and
community-based organizations
• Meet performance criteria on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Act as liaison between various departments to meet customer needs
• Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Experience in human services, sales, training, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in a team-oriented environment
• Regional travel is required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Must have a current and valid drivers license and clean driving record