Job Title:	Resource Development & Planning Director			Job Order No:	409474
Address:	227 Union Street- Suite 206			Country:	United States of America
City:	New Bedford	State:	MA	Zip:	02740

Employer:	Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment			Employer Id:	1004530
Address:	227 Union Street- Suite 206			Country:	United States of America
City:	New Bedford	State:	MA	Zip:	02740
SIC:	8611		Federal Contractor:		No
No. of Employees:				Web Address:	www.gnbwib.org

Type of Job:	Regular			Work Hours:	08:30:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay Details:	Pay is negotiable and DOE.
Benefit:	401K, Dental Insurance, Education Cost Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Leave, Major Medical, Short Term Disability Leave, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave
Benefit Details:
Shift:	First			Duration:	Full Time greater than 150 Days
Job Details:	Position Title: Resource Development and Planning Director Reports to: Executive Director Approximate Salary Range: $48,612. - $62,506. plus benefits (Grade VII) Position Summary: The Resource Development and Planning Director will assist the organization in all planning and development activities of the Workforce Investment Board, with special emphasis on Grant writing and resource development, employer services, Adult Education and Training, Board and Committee support. Duties and Responsibilities: Identify appropriate resources and coordinate the development of grant applications to obtain federal, state, corporate and foundation grants. Convene, coordinate and collaborate with workforce development partners on issues of education and training program development and service delivery. Provide planning data, operations reports, technical assistance, professional counsel and staff support to the Workforce Investment Board. Assist in the identification and development of appropriate new regional grant activities related to identified WIB priorities and to the employment, training, or economic development needs of the region. Participate in the development and implementation of programmatic and administrative policies related to the Workforce Investment Act, or other workforce-related legislation and regulations. Coordinate the development, revisions, and modifications of the Five Year Local Workforce Development Business Plan. Provide technical assistance to the Board relative to Workforce Investment Act or other legislation, regulations, policy and process. Develop planning materials for the Workforce Investment Board related to federal and state initiatives. Receive and verify program and fiscal reports and performance management information from the DWDA; and develop participation, cost and performance reports for the board, the public and for state and federal agencies and legislative bodies. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree, together with at least five years of progressively responsible experience in workforce development, grant development and management and public policy or a commensurate combination of education, experience and qualifications. Must be a creative, business oriented, self-starter with highly effective interpersonal skills. Reliable transportation and driver's license required. GNBWIB, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preferred Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Master's degree in public administration, or related field. Demonstrated experience in grant research and development, especially in areas related to employment and training. Knowledge of the workforce development system, including local decision-making, the delivery system, and the One-Stop Career Center system. Knowledge of Workforce Investment Act statute and regulations desirable. Knowledge of budget preparation and review procedures. Knowledge of effective procedures for grants management, performance evaluation and strategies for continuous quality improvement. Ability to develop written analytical reports and recommendations. Experience in the establishment of effective working relationships with public officials as well as demonstrated ability to develop and maintain partnerships with regional employers and other stakeholders. Superior verbal, writing, and presentation skills. Working knowledge of the MOSES (state employment and training data tracking) system desirable.
Transportation:	No
Minimum Pay:	$48,612.00 /Year			Maximum Pay:	$62,506.00 /Year
Minimum Age:

If you would like to contact the employer directly the following people will be able to help you:

Name:	Anne-Marie Massicotte	Address:
Phone:	(508) 979-1504	City:
Fax:	(508) 979-5680	State:
		Zip:

Name:	Anne-Marie Massicotte	Address:	227 Union Street
Phone:		City:	New Bedford
Fax:	(508) 979-5680	State:	MA
		Zip:	02740-5946

Other Instructions About This Job:

Mail, email, or fax resumes. No phone calls please. Email resumes to: Personnel@gnbwib.org

JOB DETAILS

Assigned To:	PCHAM	Local Office:	Wareham Career Center
Entered by:	Paul E. Champagne	Confidential:	No
Job Category:	Regular	Job Status:	Open
Closed Date:	06/26/2005	Job Status Change Date:	05/27/2005
Send to AJB:	Send	Release Date:
Openings:	1	Original Openings:	1
Referrals To Be Made :	0	Openings Filled:	0
Affirmative Action:	No	Referrals Made:
Empowerment Zone:		Enterprise Zone:	No
		Reason for Close:

Typing Speed	Keystroke Speed	Minimum Age	Drivers License
			Regular (Class D)

JOB TITLES AND SKILLS

Job Titles Related to This Job:

Experience:	60	Government Service Executives	Certified:	No
	60	Administrative Services Managers		No
	60	Social and Community Service Managers		No

Skills and Education Required for this Job:

	Use Database Software (e.g. Oracle, Access)
	Use Word Processing Software (e.g. Word Perfect, Microsoft Word)
	Bachelor Degree
	Use Spreadsheet Software (e.g. Lotus, Excel)
	Use Data Entry Terminal (e.g. SVT, Mainframe Computer)
	Apply Cultural Knowledge In Managing Workers
	Apply Agency Mission In Social Services Delivery
	Use Public Administration Principles
	Analyze/Manage Organizations
	Use Personal Computers
	Apply Geographic Knowledge
	Use E-Mail Software (e.g. Outlook)
	Use Peripheral Devices (e.g. Scanners, Printers, Tape Drives)
	Apply Current Social Research

The Following Skills are Desired:

	Use Data Entry Terminal (e.g. SVT, Mainframe Computer)
	Apply Cultural Knowledge In Managing Workers
	Apply Geographic Knowledge
	Use Public Administration Principles
	Analyze/Manage Organizations
	Use Personal Computers
	Use E-Mail Software (e.g. Outlook)
	Apply Agency Mission In Social Services Delivery
	Use Peripheral Devices (e.g. Scanners, Printers, Tape Drives)
	Apply Current Social Research

JOB ORDER HISTORY

Date	Type of Service	Person Contacted	Local Office	User Id	Next Contact Date	Comments

RECORD INFORMATION

Created By:	PCHAM	Last Modified By:	PCHAM
Created Date:	05/27/2005	Last Modified Date:	05/27/2005

Account Executive

Boston Career Link, Boston

Reports to: Manager, Employment Opportunities
Responsible for the coordination and monitoring of all activities connecting career center job seekers to employers in the Boston Area. Responsible for assuring that Boston Career Link meets its annual placement goal. Works closely with the Manager, other Team Leaders, and all staff to develop and promote quality customer-focused services and products.

Responsibilities include:
1. Primary duties include taking resumes from BCL customers, act as an intermediary between employers and BCL customers,
job developing, following up on customers, and job placement.

2. Create partnerships with employers to allow for regular and ongoing placement of BCL customers.
3. Organize and conduct employer events including On-site Interviews, Industry Briefings, Job Fairs, and other special recruitment efforts.
4. Provide high quality service to employers and BCL job seekers.
5. Provide core services to BCL customers; Quick Start orientations, library and front coverage.
6. Input appropriate employer and job posting information, along with placement data, into the customer IMS system in a timely manner.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Competencies
1. Requires an independent, self- starter who is capable of communicating both effectively and professionally with external and
internal customers.
2. B.A. or equivalent experience, preferably in business, marketing, human resources, or related field.
3. Strong marketing/sales skills, including ability to make "cold calls". Ability to market job seekers with a broad range of skills and competencies to employers.
4. Demonstrated experience working with employers, strong understanding of business needs, and extensive knowledge of the Greater Boston labor market.

5. Strong organizational skill; ability to prioritize and multi-task.
6. Strong, accurate computer skills; familiar with MSWord, Access, spreadsheets, Internet.
7. Must be a team player who is open to new ideas and always striving to improve service to career center customers.

Resumes and applications may be submitted to the Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries Human Resources Department at 1010 Harrison Avenue, Boston MA 02119, Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Resumes may also be faxed to Attention: Human Resources (617) 541-1495 or e-mailed to HR@goodwillmass.org.

Career Counselor
Boston Career Link, Boston

Boston Career Link, a One Stop Career center offering services to a broad range of job seekers and employers has an opening for a full time staff person to provide direct service to eligible dislocated workers and low-income Boston residents seeking training. Counselor will work as part of Career Counseling and Training Referral team to create and provide career development and job search services to general career center membership.

Responsibilities include:
1. Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to determine eligibility and assess work ability and necessity for skills training. Manage caseload of over 40 customers. Provide regular follow-up.
2. Administer the WIA funded services available to customers at Boston Career Link.
3. Determine eligibility, offer regular case management, and assist with training vendor selection process.
4. Prepare necessary training eligibility documentation; data enter all demographic and service delivery information into the MOSES system.
5. Coordinate training referrals and negotiate training contracts with vendors.
6. Monitor monthly training obligation logs and monthly plan for provision of services.
7. Participate in the development and administration of enrollment, data entry and customer flow systems, for WIA Title 1A,Title 1D, National Emergency Grant, Trade Assistance and other programs using individual training accounts administered through Boston Career Link.
8. Provide core services as necessary to BCL customers; Quick Start orientations, "Ask the Career Counselor", evening and daytime library and front desk coverage.
9. Work as part of an integrated team to provide technical assistance to other staff providing services to Title 1A Title 1D, TAA, NEG and other customers.
10. Conduct group WIA Information sessions, individual job search workshops and literacy testing session

11. Represent BCL at outside meetings concerning all WIA and career center related services.
12. Prepare section 30 forms, advocate and consult with DET on UI status/section 30 for BCL customers.
13. Lead the Re-Employment Options Seminar (REO) offered weekly at BCL, if necessary. Handle all data collection and record keeping for the program.
14. Interpret data and reports to make program decisions and recommendations.
15. Participate in Quality Improvement teams.
16. Other Duties as required.

Qualifications/Competencies:
1. Knowledge of federal WIA, Title 1A, and 1D programs, policies and procedures.
2. Ability to network, advocate, troubleshoot and interface with a diverse range of customers.
3. B.A. or equivalent exp. Master's preferred. Experienced career counselor; extensive knowledge of the Greater Boston labor market and job search strategies; experience using career assessment tools.
4. Skilled workshop facilitator.
5. Strong, accurate computer skills; familiar with MSWord, Access, spreadsheets, and Internet.

6. Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task.
7. Excellent time management skills; flexibility required.
8. Desire to work as a team member; leadership skills; ability to coach and train adults.
9. Bi-lingual English/Spanish skills strongly preferred.

Case Manager

Boston Career Link, Boston

Reports To: Manager, Employment Assistance Services
Full time - 40 hr/week
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Job Summary
Responsible for the case management of BCL job seeker customers transitioning from welfare.

Responsibilities
1) Facilitate Job Club and job search related activities on a daily basis.
a. Establish rapport with job seekers and help facilitate job search activities;

b. Deliver and coordinate group and individual workshops on job readiness, career development, education/training alternatives, work/life balance, and successful work behavior;

c. Maintain accurate record keeping of daily participation records and data-entry for reporting and documentation of all related services into the MOSES system and BCL database system;
d. Provide ongoing case management to Job Club members through counseling, and motivation during the job search process and to ensure program success. Refer participants to outside services when indicated. Arrange formal counseling sessions with participants and take corrective action in response to customer crises and situational difficulties,
2) In cooperation with the Employment Opportunities team, work as a job developer to nurture relationships with employers towards goal of placement of job seeker customers.
3) Interact with Department of Transitional Assistance staff on behalf of job seeker customers as necessary.
4) Work as a member of the Employment Assistance Services team.
a. Attend weekly EAS team meetings and BCL staff meetings;
b. Assist EAS team to develop program strategies;
c. Staff BCL resource library, front desk, evening coverage or new member orientation as necessary.
5) Other tasks as assigned.

I. Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
2. Two + years of related employment counseling or training experience.
3. Experience in networking, troubleshooting and interfacing with a diverse range of customers.
4. Ability to motivate individuals to reach employment goals.
5. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both in verbal and written form.
6. Strong computer skills; proficiency in MS Word, Excel required.
7. Knowledge of local community resources and labor market.
8. Ability to assess job seekers' needs and make appropriate employer referrals.
9. Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task, excellent time management skills required.
10. Desire to work as part of a team to attain team goals.
11. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Training Instructor

Boston Career Link, Boston

Reports To: Manager, Employment Assistance Services

Full time - 40 hr/week
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Job Summary
Responsible for job readiness training of BCL job seeker customers transitioning from welfare.

Responsibilities
1) Run two-week job readiness training class on a daily basis.
a. Establish rapport with job seekers and set expectations for their participation.

b. Create and deliver lessons on job readiness, career development, education/training alternatives, work/life balance, and successful work behavior.
c. Maintain accurate record keeping of daily participation records and data-entry for reporting and documentation of all related services into the MOSES system and BCL database system.
d. Help customers identify where they would like to work.
e. Help job seekers create high-quality resumes.
f. Help job seekers develop interviewing skills and job search skills.
g. Continue to problem-solve with job seeker customers as they move into the job search.
2.) In cooperation with the Employment Opportunities team, work as a job developer to nurture relationships with employers towards goal of placement of job seeker customers.
3.) Work as a member of the Employment Assistance Services team.
a. Attend weekly EAS team meetings and BCL staff meetings;
b. Assist EAS team to develop program strategies;
c. Staff BCL resource library, front desk, evening coverage or new member orientation as necessary.
4.) Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
2. Two + years of related employment counseling or training experience.
3. Experience in networking, troubleshooting and interfacing with a diverse range of customers.
4. Ability to motivate individuals to reach employment goals.

5. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both in verbal and written form.
6. Strong computer skills; proficiency in MS Word, Excel required.
7. Knowledge of job search process and elements that make a successful resume.
8. Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task, excellent time management skills required.
9. Desire to work as part of a team to attain team goals.

10. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Employment Specialist

Experience Works, Gardner

Shares responsibility for employment and training project serving individuals with disabilities over age 40. Works with community organizations to recruit eligible candidates. Provides career counseling and job placement assistance. Responsible for meeting job placement goals by working with employers to create job opportunities. 2 or 4 yr. degree preferred. Workforce development experience a plus. Valid driver’s license and local travel required. Salary low 30’s, excellent benefits package. EOE/AA. Send resume to Bob McIntosh, Experience Works, 55 Lake St., Gardner, MA 01440.

Post Employment Career Counselor

Department of Training and Development, Lawrence

(Grant Specific – Six Month Position)

(Part-Time 20 Hours Per Week)

SUPERVISOR:

Post Employment Services Coordinator

JOB GROUP:

14 (Union)

SALARY RANGE:

$29,374.80-$35,672.00 (Based on a 35 Hour Week)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ValleyWorks Post Employment Career Counselor will be responsible for the provision of career and employment services to welfare recipients, former recipients, or other eligible individuals and assist them to manage their personal situations as they gain self-sufficiency through employment. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, outreach and recruitment, eligibility determination, testing, career counseling, workshop facilitation, assistance in accessing training, provision of support services and on-going counseling, case management, and follow-up.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

· Performs outreach and recruitment for the variety of populations to be served via post placement funds, including Welfare-to-Work WTW 70%, TAFDC recipients, and other population if necessary.

· Implements outreach methods, including mailings, newsletters and phone calls, as well as presentations to potential referral sources. Interviews and screens applicants for program eligibility, both in office and at other locations.

· Collects documentation relating to eligibility for any and all post-placement programs operated by ValleyWorks, including but not limited to Welfare to Work and DTA post-placement. Responsible for ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of eligibility documentation.

· Determines appropriate customer referrals. Determines enrollment status for post-placement programs. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of program options.

· Administers a variety of aptitude, interest assessments, English language proficiency and achievement testing. Scores and discusses with participants.

· Performs comprehensive assessment for enrolled participants. Documents all strengths and barriers for employment retention. Determines education and skills needs for employment upgrading.

· Documents comprehensive assessment and determines service strategy utilizing an Individual Service Strategy (ISS). Updates ISS throughout customer’s program participation.

· Manages caseload via intensive one-to-one client counseling and support on both employment and personal issues. Visit clients’ worksites and program sites to ensure client progress and success.

· Participates in regular case conferences with Community Resource Teams to address client problems and develop ongoing support mechanisms.

· Presents workshops and facilitates support groups on topics such as: career exploration, resume development, conducting a job search, interviewing skills, how to upgrade employment, education for your career, balancing employment and personal life, and budgeting/financial management.

· Acts as a liaison with local programs and with the Employment Services Unit of the Career Center, assisting and supporting with employment focus efforts.

· Provides referrals to other community based organizations as needed.

· Ensures that all information is efficiently and appropriately put into the Career Center information database. Ensures that all necessary paperwork is completed in an accurate and timely manner.

· Assists in the research and provision of appropriate and necessary supports to ensure the customer can retain employment.

· Performs all necessary tasks to ensure implementation of internal Support Services Policy, inclusive of application, determination of need, appropriateness of request, request completion, collection of documentation for fiscal paperwork, and purchasing assistance if necessary.

· Performs all necessary tasks to ensure appropriate access to available pre and post placement education and training services, including but not limited to: determination of education training need, education and trainer provider research, request completion, collection of appropriate documents for procurement if necessary and follow-up/ongoing assistance while customer is in this component.

· Implementation of any new post-placement policies.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work preferred or three to five years experience providing vocational counseling and job placement services to low-income, disadvantaged populations, the major duties of which involve client assessment, client employability development and placement of clients in employment. Must speak Bilingual/Spanish. Ability to work independently. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact with a wide range of individuals and personalities. Knowledge of regional employment and workforce trends. Transportation and valid driver’s license required. Night and weekend hours are required.

POSTING DATE:

Tuesday, December 30, 2003

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Monday, January 12, 2004 @ 4:00 p.m.

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME TO:

Ms. Beverly Stopyra,

Human Resources Coordinator

Department of Training and Development

Heritage Place

439 South Union Street, Bldg. 2

Lawrence, MA 01843

FAX: 978-725-4761

Adjunct Career Counselor, Career Development Center

Brown University, Providence, RI

Application Deadline January 16th

Brown University is seeking an experienced Career Counselor, 30 hours per week, to begin on or about February 1 and continue for 13 weeks. Experience in counseling undergraduates, graduate students and alumni; workshop/program design and presentation; use of self-assessments; resource advising, including use of web resources. Send letter and resume, electronically only, to careerdevelopment@Brown.edu. PLEASE TYPE "ADJUNCT POSITION" IN SUBJECT LINE.

Application deadline: January 16.