Employment Coordinator (Pullman or Davenport, WA - Hybrid) in Pullman, Washington at Rural Resources Community Action

We’re pleased to announce an opportunity for the position of Employment Coordinator within the Employment & Training Department.

Location: Pullman or Davenport, WA (Hybrid)
Status: Full-Time
Offered Wage Range: $21.65-$23.42 per/hr.
Full Wage Range: $21.65 - $57.73 per/hr. (Represents the low and high end of the total salary range for this position)

Position Summary
Under general supervision, independently provides the entire range of complex employment and job training services and manages assigned caseload. Performs complex tasks such as determining eligibility for programs, administering and/or interpreting skill, interest, and aptitude assessments, identifying and analyzing employment barriers with job seekers, developing individual written employment plans designated to resolve barriers to employment, and guiding, monitoring and motivating participants to follow through with approved plans.

Benefits Information

· Medical and Dental insurance options for employees and families

· Vision and Life insurance as well as other auxiliary insurance options

· 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% matching contribution

· Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

· 8 hours paid vacation per month during first year of employment

· 8 hours paid sick leave per month

· Eleven paid holidays per year

Essential Job Functions

· Conducts individual assessment and evaluation of a participant's overall employment and training needs through in-depth counseling sessions; identifies employment barriers.

· Develops individualized written employability plans with participants, independently or in coordination with other service providers, that provides for needs such as occupational/aptitude testing, training, supportive services, health, and medical care.

· Motivates participants to achieve educational and/or employment goals; updates and adjusts employability plans as necessary; negotiates and writes training contracts.

· Establishes and maintains working relationships with WorkSource system partners, educational and training institutions, employers, public agencies, and community-based organizations; serves as a member of local teams.

· Provides follow-up coaching and assistance to participants who have been placed into a training activity or unsubsidized employment.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of employment and training work experience or five year’s work experience in employment and training.

OR

Any combination of related education and experience in employment and training equivalent to five years which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.

Required Certification and Licenses:

· Valid driver’s license in state of residence.

· Auto insurance in the amount required by the State of Washington.

· Access to reliable transportation.

· Acceptable completion of a criminal history background check.

*To support operational needs and compliance requirements, this position is expected to be performed within the State of Washington.