Job Summary: To work with the MassHire team to facilitate and promote
the development of an effective public workforce development system for
youth ages 14-24 in the Greater Brockton region and increase awareness
of the programs and services provided by MassHireGBWB to the communities
we serve. Youth Development and Case Management - Recruits and engages
youth 14-24 for participation in programming - Conduct intake and
assessment interviews with referred youth - Create restorative
opportunities for program participants that facilitate competency
development through activities that focus on life skills - Maintain
on-going contact with program participants and monitor progress toward
completion of program requirements, providing individualized support as
needed, including resources and referrals - Maintain monthly follow-up
when participants exit the program - Coordinate connections to outside
services and support systems and promote community involvement through
on-going outreach and education - Maintain timely and accurate records,
case files and data base entries Employer Driven Training/Technical
Assistance - Develops and implements programs responsive to regional
employer?s workforce needs, including identifying credentials &
certificates in high demand fields - Manage youth caseload for
participant in training programs Interagency Coordination - Coordinate
and facilitate meetings between MassHireGBWB partners to enhance
linkages in the system - Facilitate connections between and among
partners and related community-based organizations to facilitate the
goals of the organization - Coordinates and facilitates communication
between businesses and educators Data Management and Reporting -
Coordinates, compiles, and maintains the required database - Keeps
accurate records and data on all program related activities
Communications/Reporting/Public Relations - Develops a variety of
written materials including reports, letters, memoranda, and press
releases for distribution to various constituencies such as Board
members, state and federal officials, community leaders, business
executives, and the media - Participates in and reports on local and
regional meetings as directed Other Responsibilities: - Manages special
projects as directed Preferred Qualifications: - Five year's experience
in workforce development or related field - Knowledge of state and
federal workforce system and grant regulations - Prior experience
writing and managing grants - Understanding of the public/nonprofit
environment Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent
and 2 years progressively responsible work experience in the public
sector; or Associates degree and 3 years progressively responsible work
experience in the public sector - Ability to manage multiple complex
projects with competing deadlines - Excellent interpersonal,
organizational, and communications skills - Ability to work in a team
environment - Strong customer service orientation - Ability to compile
and analyze data for oral and written presentation - Proficiency in
computer use, specifically Microsoft Office Products