Career Development Specialist - Holland, United States - Latin Americans United for Progress

Description

Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP)
Educate,Elevate the LAUP Workforce Development - Career Development Specialist

Position Description

Latin Americans United for Progress is a nonprofit organization in Holland, Michigan, serving the Latino community.

LAUP's Mission is to empower Latinos to participate in creating a better community for all through advocacy, education, and celebration.

LAUP has been a pillar in the Latino community since its inception in
1964. LAUP has a renewed focus on inspiring, equipping, and empowering the Latino community for the future.

As a team we believe in having a work environment that is focused on meeting the needs of our community as it aligns with our mission.

We value our team members and their families.

As an organization we provide a flexible work schedule and our team members can bring their children to work on occasion.

As an organization we strive to provide a work environment where our team feels welcome to bring their whole self to work.

Reports to:
Director of Workforce Development

Status:
Full Time


Salary:
$45,000 - $50,000


Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Workforce Development, the Career Development Specialist is responsible for managing the intake process for LAUPs Workforce Development Program, client assessments, enrollment into LAUPs Basic Adult education programs and external workforce development programs.

They will oversee the collection and input of workforce data into database systems, data management, record keeping, and work with the Director of Workforce Development in making corrections for accuracy prior to predetermined reporting deadlines as necessary.

They will follow grant guidelines, and support in reaching established program outcome goals. The Career Development Speialist will build appropriate outreach strategies, and spearhead LAUPs Workforce Development outreach. They will work collaboratively across the organization, with community based organizations & educational partners to increase workforce development outreach.

They will promote and answer questions about LAUP Basic Adult education programs, share career pathways, and work development opportunities with the community.

This role will work to engage and educate the community about the organization and its goals and be the face of our organization in the community, developing and delivering workforce development programs to meet the needs and schedules of our community.

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper monitoring, evaluation, accountability, data collection and career pathways are documented and incorporated into a data management system to provide insight into pathways, and outcomes.
• Coordinate internal participant referrals and third parties for workforce development pathways.
• Assists in establishing program management processes and methodologies to ensure workforce development programs meet high quality standards and grant expectations.
• Support the Director of Workforce Development in financial controls and records management of expenses for financial grant reporting.
• Provide a "warm handoff" of participants to

The Source:
Bi-Lingual Resource Navigator.

• Collaborates with the Director of Workforce Development in matters of program & process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification

• High school diploma or equivalent required. BA/BS in a related field preferred.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• 23 years' experience working in a program specialist and/or community outreach role.
• Strong commitment to the mission and vision of the organization, including diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and opportunity for people of all backgrounds and abilities.
• A "can do" mentality with the ability to prioritize continually shifting tasks, selfsufficient, organized and able to prioritize workload.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and willingness to learn other systems and tools.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage community members.

Latin Americans United for Progress will provide equal employment opportunity and not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, religion, height, weight, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job, they may request it orally or in writing.

Please contact Johnny Rodriguez at call


Pay:
$45, $50,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday
• Morning