{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"551f06185a452d1066fc0565","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/551f06185a452d1066fc0565","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/551f06185a452d1066fc0565","title":"Workforce Development Specialist","description":"Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.\n\nMake more than a Living, Make a Difference\n\nOur Benefits\n\nLow-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance\n19 days of Paid Time Off the first year\n11 paid holidays\nRetirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%\nFlexible spending accounts\nPaid short-term and voluntary long-term disability\nGroup Term Life and AD&D Insurance\nVoluntary term life insurance\nPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer\nPTO Exchange\n\nHourly Rate: $30.00 - $31.00\n\nDuties & Responsibilities\n\nThe Workforce Development Specialist will attend/conduct activities in the community relating to employment services and connect with employers and community organizations on a frequent basis to market and enrich the program and the success of the participants.\nThe Workforce Development Specialist maintains regular contact with employers to monitor employment satisfaction and to suggest refinement of requirements to better prepare participants and meet employer hiring needs; working with participants to develop assigned subsidized placement, accurately completes Worksite Agreements, clearly reviews policies and process with participant and employer.\nAssists in the development and documents job duties, and follows up with employer/participant surveys regularly to ensure program satisfaction and success.\nDevelop and/or strengthen relationships with local employers, colleges, military, and social service agencies leading to fulfillment of contractual objectives.\nEnter data collected on client and employer activity in an internal and/or state system. Maintain accurate participant records, performs filing and general clerical functions. Tracks and reports on placement activities. Works with staff to identify job placement concerns and propose solutions.\nProgram marketing such as specialized recruitment sessions, job fairs. Understanding of Labor Market Information, Demand Occupations, and watch for trends in employment.\n\nQualifications\n\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent required. Related Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University preferred.\n2+ years relevant work experience hiring, training, and managing staff. Past experience working with the targeted population.\nExcellent people skills and ability to build relationships. Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of participants, staff, and community. Basic knowledge and understanding of issues that affect people with barriers and disabilities.\nMust have appropriate and valid state driver's license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Travel up to 40% of the time.\nRequired to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy. Eckerd Connects adheres to California law CA A.B. 2188 regarding employer drug screening, for California residents.\n\n*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.\n\nAbout Our Workforce Programs\n\nEckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth, adults, and dislocated workers. Training services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities. We provide youth with development, academic instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector partnerships.\n\nCopy & paste the link into your browser for more program information: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/workforce-development/\n\nCopy & paste the link into your browser for more program information: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/one-stop-centers/\n\nEckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\n\nEckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org. Relay Services Dial 711.\n\nKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\n\nCopy & paste the link into your browser: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters\n\nEckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.\n\nCompensation: 30.00-31.00 Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to \"Pay Transparency Law\"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.","company":"Eckerd Connects","rawCompany":"eckerd connects","city":"Paso Robles","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T11:52:30.839Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1151.00","title":"Training and Development Specialists","slug":"training-and-development-specialists"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"13-1071.00","title":"Human Resources Specialists","slug":"human-resources-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"624310","title":"Vocational Rehabilitation Services","slug":"vocational-rehabilitation-services"},{"code":"624190","title":"Other Individual and Family Services","slug":"other-individual-and-family-services"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Workforce Development Specialist","description":"Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.\n\nMake more than a Living, Make a Difference\n\nOur Benefits\n\nLow-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance\n19 days of Paid Time Off the first year\n11 paid holidays\nRetirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%\nFlexible spending accounts\nPaid short-term and voluntary long-term disability\nGroup Term Life and AD&D Insurance\nVoluntary term life insurance\nPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer\nPTO Exchange\n\nHourly Rate: $30.00 - $31.00\n\nDuties & Responsibilities\n\nThe Workforce Development Specialist will attend/conduct activities in the community relating to employment services and connect with employers and community organizations on a frequent basis to market and enrich the program and the success of the participants.\nThe Workforce Development Specialist maintains regular contact with employers to monitor employment satisfaction and to suggest refinement of requirements to better prepare participants and meet employer hiring needs; working with participants to develop assigned subsidized placement, accurately completes Worksite Agreements, clearly reviews policies and process with participant and employer.\nAssists in the development and documents job duties, and follows up with employer/participant surveys regularly to ensure program satisfaction and success.\nDevelop and/or strengthen relationships with local employers, colleges, military, and social service agencies leading to fulfillment of contractual objectives.\nEnter data collected on client and employer activity in an internal and/or state system. 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