St. Luke's University Health Network

Workforce Development Specialist, Bilingual

St. Luke's University Health Network

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Allentown • Pennsylvania • United States

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About the role

  • Plans the implementation, and evaluation of the Workforce Development Programming in a metrics-driven environment.
  • Works in collaboration with the Network Director to develop culturally appropriate materials for recruitment.
  • Builds and maintains productive relationships with public-sector, private-sector, non-profit and other community partners to identify workforce and talent needs within the community.
  • Collaborates with community partners to create career pathways for future talent and develop necessary and responsive workforce solutions.
  • Outreaches and assesses young adults, and dislocated workers for work readiness, skills, strengths, aptitudes and any potential limitations/barriers to employment and post-secondary education.
  • Provides one-on-one career coaching to increase employability skills, develop professional career goals and identify career ladders for each program participant.
  • Plans and implements professional development sessions in collaboration with community partners to increase job keeping and job seeking skills for participants.
  • Participates in regular meetings and/or phone calls with community partners to monitor program progress.
  • Collects and organizes program data to monitor effectiveness of the Workforce Development program and submits reports highlighting efficacy of program.
  • Monitors program expenses to ensure budgets are being followed for the program.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • At least two years’ experience coordinating, planning, and evaluating workforce development programs.
  • Ability to engage and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse population.
Benefits
  • Excellent communication skills; keen appreciation for follow up, follow through, and attention to detail.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including writing, editing, and making presentations to groups and individuals.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience working in and with industry; good working knowledge of the region’s high demand industries especially as it relates to the workforce needs of employers.
  • Knowledge of economic and workforce development practices, systems, and program design.
  • Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
workforce development programmingprogram evaluationdata collectionbudget monitoringcareer coachingprofessional development planning
Soft Skills
relationship buildingcollaborationcommunicationengagementproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degree