KRA Corporation

Experience working with TANF/FITAP Customers and knowledgeable about the challenges TANF/FITAP Customers face.. Continuously network, develop, and nurture relationships with Louisiana government agencies, community-based public, private, religious and non-profit organizations to remain knowledgeable of the breadth and depth of education and occupational training programs that help TANF/FITAP Customers increase their knowledge base and upgrade their skills.. Educational and Occupational Specialist will be responsible for troubleshooting issues that may arise at organizations where TANF/FITAP Customers are engaged and that ultimately impact continued participation.. Experienced with TANF/FITAP workforce programs highly preferred.. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Personal computer literacy required, including effective use of the Internet, e-mail, video conferencing (Zoom, Teams) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

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SUMMARY: While delivering innovative solutions, exceptional service and trusted results, KRA seeks an Educational and Occupational Specialist to provide education and training navigation, referral, and enrollment services to customers. The Educational and Occupational Specialist will also be responsible for maintaining current high-level knowledge of the Louisiana local labor market and public and private educational systems ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Experience working with TANF/FITAP Customers and knowledgeable about the challenges TANF/FITAP Customers face. </li><li>Continuously network, develop, and nurture relationships with Louisiana government agencies, community-based public, private, religious and non-profit organizations to remain knowledgeable of the breadth and depth of education and occupational training programs that help TANF/FITAP Customers increase their knowledge base and upgrade their skills.</li><li>Working closely with Career Navigators, the Educational and Occupational Specialist shall explain the scope of the education and occupational training programs available to the Customer, while encouraging and facilitating Customer enrollment in the appropriate education and occupational training program. </li><li>Educational and Occupational Specialist will be responsible for troubleshooting issues that may arise at organizations where TANF/FITAP Customers are engaged and that ultimately impact continued participation.</li><li>Develop internal education and training processes in alignment with education and training strategic plan. </li><li>Identify Customer-specific education and occupational training opportunities for Customers.</li><li>Identify, implement, and facilitate internal short-term in-demand training opportunities to be offered on-site.</li><li>Assist customers in the enrollment process for local training education;</li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. CORE COMPETENCIES: <ul><li>Superior communication skills — oral and written.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong project time management, customer service, and organizational skills</li><li>Ability to professionally adjust to unforeseen circumstances or programmatic changes.</li><li>Ability to cultivate and manage high quality stakeholder relationships and demonstrated ability to work with a diverse workforce.</li><li>Ability to function at a high level of discretion and confidentiality.</li><li>Must be a self-starter and committed to completing tasks timely, which may include working additional hours and / or over the weekend as needed.</li><li>Must be resourceful and able to work independently as well as in a team setting. </li></ul>EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. The degree requirement may be substituted for eight (8) years of professional work experience. </li><li>Experienced with TANF/FITAP workforce programs highly preferred. </li></ul>OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Personal computer literacy required, including effective use of the Internet, e-mail, video conferencing (Zoom, Teams) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. For benefits information please visit the KRA website: https://www.kra.com/kra-employee-benefits/

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