Working Title: Adult and Dislocated Worker Program Coordinator

Job Class: Workforce Development Specialist 1

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job ID : 76350

• Location : Winona

• Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to two (2) days per week

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 05/08/2024.

• Date Posted : 05/02/2024

• Closing Date : 05/20/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Workforce Development / WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op X

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am-4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, 5%

• Salary Range: $26.64 - $39.06 / hourly; $55,624 - $81,557 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

To provide career seeker services and CareerForce information to adults enrolled in the Adult and Dislocated Worker programs through orientations, group instruction, and one-on-one assistance. Under limited supervision, this position exists to lead the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult, Dislocated Worker and State Dislocated Worker Programs for Winona County, act as the technical advisor for Adult and Dislocated Worker program processes, implement Adult Career Pathway grants, assess career goals, interests, skills, and abilities of clients, develop plans for training, education and employment, provide support services and referrals to other community support services, and provide career counseling services to both program-eligible and universal customers who plan to enter, adjust, or advance to suitable employment.

Job Duties:

1. Lead the WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker and State Dislocated Worker programs for Winona County.

2. Act as the technical advisor and provide program oversight for the WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker and State Dislocated Worker programs.

3. Access career goals, interests, skills and abilities of adult participants with barriers to employment and develop employment or training plan for clients.

4. Implement Adult Career Pathway grants, serving as the case manager and providing services and assisting clients.

5. Provide assistance to career seekers and promote CareerForce resources.

6. Participate and promote special projects offered through CareerForce.

The incumbent must be self-motivated with excellent communication skills to build relationships and be highly skilled at creative and innovative problem solving and be extremely detail oriented.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Minimum Qualifications

To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment.

Two (2) years* of work experience in career placement, career coaching, case management, workforce development or employment and training programs.

*Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Social Work, Human Services, Communications or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

Knowledge of Minnesota's workforce programs, including work with public workforce development agencies and related non-profit organizations.

Experience in customer service, which includes the ability to relate to persons on all levels with patience, tact and understanding.

Experience managing programs and working with budgets and financials.

Proficient with database management and Microsoft Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.) or similar software.

Communication and presentation skills to facilitate workforce training opportunities and create/deliver presentations to groups, as well as facilitate meetings and group discussions.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources, Social Work, Human Services, Communications or other closely related field as determined by the agency.

Ability to form and grow connections with community partners in education and supportive services.

Ability to organize and facilitate workshops and presentations for the purpose of educating and recruiting applicants into the program grants.

Organizational skills to manage, track, and report expenses, financial transactions, and invoices using Microsoft Office.

Grant management experience involving evaluating, administering, accounting for, training and/or monitoring of grants, grant agreements, or grant recipients.

Skill in communicating in a second language.

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures and have experience developing and maintaining relationships with a diverse client set.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education. It includes contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers.

A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.

When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be conducted.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.