Workforce Development Specialist

The Work Force Development Specialist will work in conjunction with the Chief Impact Officer to develop further opportunities for work force development for the clients of Our House and provide Child Development Associate training (CDA). The incumbent is charged with creating partnerships that result in the creation of both external and internal opportunities for increased job skills and placements for our clients as well as recruitment, implementation and support of our CDA program. They will also work closely with the Directors of each program to identify workforce needs in our client base, teacher workshops on needed interview and work place skills, and provide support for clients through the critical interview and first few months of employment

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Recruitment and implement CDA program (teach 120 hours of CDA curriculum) to include supporting the placement of students for CDA (Child Development Associate) internships and assist Our House students with completion after course work including but not limited to job placement

2. Coordinate, plan and/or deliver at least 2 additional employment training series leading to certification annually

3. Develop and manage partnerships that enhance the employment readiness of adult participants.

4. Implement independent judgement in placing students in internships and assessing progress toward completing the credential

5. Develop partnerships that offer needed work force development services that include job training, internship placement, continuing education within the community that connect with the needs of our clients

6. Support the development of additional job training programs within the programs of Our House

Data Management and Reporting

1. Track goals and outcomes for ECE students utilizing established tools

2. Track goals and outcomes for Employment Training participants utilizing established tools

3. Serve as the connector for all clients seeking improvement of job skills and tracking their placements

4. Enter in partnership data as referral sources

5. Ensure that program data is entered into all appropriate systems.

Exemplifies the values of Our House through team work, positive guidance of others, and professionalism

1. Actively seeks solutions and offers suggestions and ideas to assist in solving broader organizational challenges

2. Provides a model of professionalism that includes: professional attire, timeliness, high levels of accountability active listening, ability to offer to empathy to staff and families, and a commitment to the mission of the organization

3. Models a commitment to their own professional growth through being a lifelong learner.

4. Committed to working as a team with others to ensure success for the families we serve

Education: Minimum: BA in ECE, Child Development, Social Services or related field

Experience: Early Education, Teaching, Workforce Development, or Adult Education

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, wear masks and maintain increased sanitation practices.

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in the field of early education?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• State Approved Trainer Credential (Required)

Work Location: Decatur, Georgia