Workforce Employment Spec.

Temple University’s College of Education seeks a full-time Employment Specialist to provide ongoing employment preparation, support and opportunity to youth in the workforce program. The Employment Specialist will work collaboratively with all the partners involved in this project to ensure that program outcomes are achieved. This is a grant-funded project and involves multiple stakeholders including the School District of Philadelphia, Temple University Health System, Temple College of Education and other industry training. This work is in support of a larger workforce development strategy for the city of Philadelphia. The goal of the project is to provide Opportunity Youth  ( 17 – 24 years old) and other youth  transitioning out of high school career and technical education health sciences programs with industry training and certification that leads to viable long-term employment in the health field.

The Employment Specialist will develop partnerships with local employers, regularly attend partner meetings, leverage university and community resources to address the employment needs of the youth enrolled in the program, and support their employment and retention goals.  S/he will plan and implement job fairs and career panels, develop Paid Work Internship opportunities, and career development workshops and exposure opportunities like job shadowing and field trips, and develop on- the-job training opportunities.  The Employment Specialist will meet with youth one on one to assess their employment needs, provide career planning and coaching, and will track youth progress upon program completion.  Workforce Employment Specialist will also use various methods and tactics to communicate with participants’ including home visits, worksite visits and use of social media if applicable to obtain signatures, documentation, collect pay stubs and to stay engaged for retention efforts. Performs other duties as assigned.  The Employment Specialist will maintain accurate and timely data entry/case notes using approved program data entry systems of all client interactions related to employment /career readiness. Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary.  Temple strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement.  You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity.  Our health and wellness benefits are among the best in the region, and our retirement savings plans allow you to plan for the future.  Temple University offers many opportunities for employees to enhance skills, gain new perspectives and grow professionally.  For example, you can earn your bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree through our tuition remission benefit or develop your management and leadership skills in one of our HR Learning and Development’s academies.  Temple University employees also enjoy recreational, entertainment, and cultural activities both on campus and throughout the Philadelphia region. 
 
Visit https://careers.temple.edu/careers-temple to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University.

Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in workforce development and a strong track record of job placement.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.  

Required Skills & Abilities:
* Strong knowledge of issues in education and workforce development particularly for youth in urban communities. 
* Ability to work within a college environment and with multiple institutions in a diverse cross section of the community. 
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage employers and diverse constituents and work as a team. 
* Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and manage complex projects and timelines. 
* Strong ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 
* Competent in using Microsoft Office suite including Excel.
* Must be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends as needed
* Ability to travel locally.  

Preferred:
* Master’s degree 
* Experience with North Philadelphia, the School District of Philadelphia and/or the Healthcare Union.
* Experience with the healthcare sector and Philadelphia’s Work Force System
* local employer connections

This position requires a background check.
This position requires Child Abuse Certifications prior to the commencement of service.
This is a grant funded position.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia’s COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University.  An individual is considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University’s vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved.  For more information, visit the University’s Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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