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Job Summary

The Employment and Job Coach is responsible for identifying and development partnerships with businesses and employers for the Work Ready Oklahoma (WRO) program and coaching participants to employment success using goal-directed strategies. This role will support the management of job fairs and work with the TTA provider to manage outreach efforts. The Coach is also responsible for supporting WRO participants remote work requirements, including interviews, on-boarding, and job coaching. Additionally, this person will attend WRO workshops and help with leading activities for participants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Use a variety of relationship-building, marketing and communication techniques to market and represent the WRO program.
• Initiate and manage ongoing contacts with a variety of business and industry representatives, as well as job placement/training agencies to promote participant placement.
• Engage employers and local education partners in the design and execution of training programs as appropriate to ensure participants are equipped with relevant, industry-required skills and certifications.
• Conduct follow-up with both employers and participants after applicants are placed to ensure employer satisfaction, future partnership opportunities and employee retention.
• Organize outreach and recruitment activities, engaging with other team members to participate as needed.
• Help program participants understand the concept of career ladders, utilizing current employment and training opportunities to increase their marketability, earnings and job satisfaction.
• Monitor local labor market trends and employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors.
• Build a network of employers that understand the value of WRO services in supporting a range of business objectives for Oklahoma employers.
• Report participant information, progress and business referral data.
• Regular attendance is essential for the successful performance of this job

Education, Training and Experience Required

• Bachelors Degree in a related field is preferred, or previous work experience in a similar position.
• Experience in marketing and representing a program and its services to stakeholders
• Experience with outreach, sales or job placement
• Experience managing business and community relationships to achieve objectives
• A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of the demand-driven approach to employment services, job development strategies and labor market trends in a range of occupational fields.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse groups both internal and external
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and ability to share information in a compelling way about the programs mission and projects.
• Understanding of the methods and techniques of job development and client placement and/or current practices in vocational education.

Salary

• Salary is commensurate upon education and experience
• Paid bi-weekly by direct deposit

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an administrative and office setting
• Some travel may be required for training or attending seminars and meetings.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Required to provide proof for completion of form I-9
• Undergo pre-employment drug-screening and background check

The City of Altus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination nd harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

• Formal application
• Rating of education and experience
• Oral interview and reference check.
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen required
• Criminal background check required
• Job related tests may be required