SENIOR COMMUNITY LIASION - Workforce Development Specialist

Job Description:

SENIOR COMMUNITY LIASION - Workforce Development Specialist

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
PN: 37320
Division: Human Services
Section: Community Reentry Network Program
Location: 4802 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77026
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm*
*Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs strategic planning for marketing to targeted industries and assigned high-demand occupation business zones.
• Meets goals as outlined in Employment Service Plan(s).
• Initiates and maintains ongoing personal contact with a variety of business and industry representatives as well as job placement/training agencies to promote programs for participant placement.
• Regularly engages in employer site visits, contacting businesses throughout Houston, Harris County to market CRNP and MBK ReDirect Program.
• Identify and engage potential employers; explaining the benefits and employment support services provided by the CRNP and the MBK ReDirect Program.
• Research websites, newspapers, agency postings and other resources for job leads.
• Locate jobs for participants who have successfully completed training programs.
• Collect data from employers related to job orders including job requirements and skills.
• Matching job skills with applicant qualifications; refers qualified applicants to employers and conducts necessary follow-up when applicants are placed in position
• Keep updated regarding job fairs and Internet resources.
• Participate in outreach and recruitment activities by coordinating and attending job fairs.
• Assist in surveying employer satisfaction with current level of service and obtain information about future needs or requests for service improvement.
• Assist participants in assessing their job skills for positions.
• Instruct in job seeking, application procedures, resume writing, interview preparation and job retention.
• Work with participants in preparing job search portfolios.
• Provides job search/career information workshops and presentations.
• Arranges for interviews.
• Provides labor market and community resources information.
• Monitor participant performance on the job and counsel participants if job performance is not satisfactory.
• Work with participants to improve job performance and gain necessary job skills or review other employment options.
• Maintain contact with employers during the participants’ employment and report results to appropriate staff
• Accurately track, input data, and maintain comprehensive case files (physical and electronic) for participants.
• Conduct frequent one-on-one participant and group sessions.
• Support the coordination and facilitation of the Employment Advisory Committee.
• Prepare forms and reports related to placement activities and prepare other reports, as required, for submission.
• Collaborate with the business community for appropriate job placement activities.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of professional experience in community organizational work, resource and referral services, or a closely related field are required.
Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

PREFERENCES

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

• A minimum of three years of experience providing workforce support for justice impacted populations i.e. resume building, soft skills training, interview skills
• A minimum of three years of documented experience with developing partnerships with background-friendly employers.
• A minimum of three years of developing and hosting resource and employment fairs for justice impacted populations.
  

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Application review and/or interview. However, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES
This position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 23

SALARY INFORMATION GRANT FUNDED POSITION
Grants & Special funded positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-4882.

If you need special services or accommodations, 832-393-4882 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EEO Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 12/23/2025 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$2,603.48 - $3,078.60 Biweekly