Workforce Retention Specialist

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 differencein the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance

Hourly Rate: $16.00-$18.54

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support and coaching to clients including but not limited to: job searching to ensure post program placement retention, monitor client progress identifying where additional support is needed, and check with supported employee and employer at regular intervals, identify solutions to workplace/job placement concerns and facilitate coaching to assist both parties.
• Work with academic institutions, local employers, military, and social service agencies to assist students in navigating college or trade school systems and resources successfully leading to fulfillment of contractual objectives.
• Document activities, progress, and outcomes collected on client and employer activity in an internal and/or state system. Maintain accurate participant records, perform filing and general clerical functions. Track and report on placement activities.
• Organize and run workshops integrated with labor market information, in-demand occupations, and trends in employment for our clients regarding employability and career pathways.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University preferred.
• 2+ years relevant work experience in hiring, training, and working with the targeted population.
• Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Must have and maintain an appropriate and valid state driver's license. Travel up to 40% of the time.

*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.

About Our Workforce Programs:

Eckerd 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.

Our Program Location:

Eckerd Connects | Workforce Development

16336 Cortez Boulevard

Brooksville, FL 34601

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Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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