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Lighthouse Louisiana · 4 hours ago

Workforce Development Specialist I

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$22/hr - $24/hr

3+ years exp

Lighthouse Louisiana is committed to providing vocational rehabilitation services, and they are seeking a Workforce Development Specialist I to support individuals with disabilities in securing employment. The role involves developing partnerships with businesses, providing job readiness training, and delivering Pre-Employment Transition Services to high school students.

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Responsibilities

Successfully develop strategic partnerships with businesses and employment stakeholders that advance employment opportunities for PWD across the service region

Assist PWD with developing pre-employment skills, such as resume writing, application completion, appropriate dress and hygiene, interview skills, and workplace etiquette

Collaborate with the WD team to implement the vocational rehabilitation component of the Pathways to Success (PTS) Disability Innovation Fund demonstration project to drive program success and optimize positive outcomes for participants. Support the development of work-based learning experiences (WBLE) for participants within the Lighthouse and in businesses across the service region

Provide direct services through State Vocational Rehab and PTS programs, which include conducting evaluations, supporting Individualized Plans for Employment, job developing, job readiness skills training, job coaching, offering ongoing job support, developing WBLE, and delivering Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

Manage a robust caseload of participants who are current job seekers with disabilities. Meet required departmental standards for successful client placements

Collaborate with employers to create unique job opportunities specific to client goals, interests, and abilities

Engage with potential employers to solicit interest in strong job candidates. Participate in outreach and recruitment activities by coordinating and attending job fairs and related activities

Document all job development and participant engagement activities. Track caseload movement weekly by procedure, recording all activities in Salesforce and on state forms. Documentation must be clear, concise, and factual, while maintaining a tone that is professional and unbiased

Administer Pre-ETS to teens according to Lighthouse Louisiana’s strategic goals in compliance with Louisiana Rehabilitation Services requirements

Continuously strive to enhance knowledge and skills that support the success of WD programs and participant outcomes

Collaborate with the Workforce Development Director to create and implement training programs that advance the field for vocational rehabilitation professionals

Participate in education and advocacy events to promote inclusion for PWD. Engage with the community at outreach events, representing the Lighthouse with superior polish and professionalism

Foster a team environment with effective communication and a coordinated approach to providing services. Follow all Lighthouse policies and standard operating procedures

Maintain confidentiality of information and material at the highest standards

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Certified Employment Support ProfessionalVocational rehabilitationCase managementMS Office proficiencyTeaching skillsTroubleshooting skillsOral communicationWritten communicationPresentation skillsMotivational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in education, social services, vocational rehabilitation, or related field required

Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) credential required or willingness to attain CESP certification within one year of employment

Knowledge of disability and factors that affect successful employment

Ability to manage a caseload and flex time to achieve all weekly job tasks

Ability to effectively assess consumer strengths and weaknesses to determine a plan for overcoming challenges to employment stability

Effective teaching skills with ability to assess and adjust coaching to motivate and optimize progress

Strong troubleshooting skills

Superior oral and written communication skills

Ability to develop and perform professional presentations

Proficient in the use of MS Office tools

Minimum of three (3) years of work experience supporting individuals with disabilities

At least 1 years' experience with case management

Stable employment history required

High energy and stamina

Able to effectively perform the specified duties

Ability to travel throughout the region to provide services across southeast Louisiana

Have the physical ability to perform tasks requiring bending, lifting, stooping, reaching overhead, and other tasks

Ability to stand/sit for prolonged periods while demonstrating or modeling training techniques with adaptation as needed

Professional, self-motivated, enthusiastic, confident, dependable, well-organized, flexible, able to motivate others, personable, well spoken, patient, punctual, adaptive, creative, confident, and a positive thinker

Able to work both independently and as a collaborator

Capable of preserving confidential and sensitive information

Office and community setting with weekly travel within the service region

Must be adaptable to a variety of work environments

40 hours per week

May require an occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work to support unique consumer needs

Weekly work schedule may fluctuate

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results from background check and drug testing

Must also meet federal suitability requirements

Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record

Must have a reliable vehicle and be able to drive long distances