Eckerd Connects · 1 day ago
Workforce Development Coordinator
St. Petersburg, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$42K/yr - $45K/yr
1+ years expEckerd Connects is a leading organization focused on making a difference in the lives of others. They are seeking a Workforce Development Coordinator responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of the School to Career/Work Based Learning program, and ensuring collaboration among employers, instructors, students, and staff.
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Responsibilities
The WBL/ACT/OTP (Workforce Development) Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of the School to Career/Work Based Learning program
Facilitates meetings and activities to bring together the appropriate persons, including employers, instructors, students, and center staff to ensure the success of the School to Career/Work-Based Learning program
The WBL/ACT/OTP Coordinator serves as liaison with both the Career Technical Training and Career Transition Services departments in facilitating the coordination of the campuses Work-Based Learning program
Visits established work sites at least bi-monthly to cultivate work site relationships. Coordinate, periodically, guest speakers in career training classrooms to allow the vocational instructors to visit work sites and trainees as required for the success of the Work-Based Learning program
Promotes awareness of ACT/OTP program offerings by publishing relevant items in the dorm agenda and maximizing enrollment
Assists in the screening, registration, and enrollment of students into the ACT/OTP programs
Documents required contact counseling sessions for all students’ minors and one counseling session for adult students
Assists students in setting short and long-term goals, identifying strengths and career challenges and resolution of personal issues affecting career readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, including 15 semester hours of Social Sciences or related area
One-year experience in a counseling capacity or related field
Valid State driver's license in the state of employment with acceptable driving record
Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check
Preferred
Job Corps experience preferred
Benefits
Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
11 paid holidays
Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
Flexible spending accounts
Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary term life insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
PTO Exchange
Company
Eckerd Connects
Eckerd Connects offers foster care, adoption, workforce development, aid for the homeless, transitional services for troubled youth.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Alex J. Reed
Chief Operating Officer
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