Workforce Specialist
On-site · Leavenworth, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Workforce Specialist position supports Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas by providing wrap-around case management, career coaching and financial education to individuals and families in the St. Rita program. Responsibilities include recruiting and referring participants, assessing eligibility, developing individualized plans, delivering job readiness and soft-skills classes, maintaining records and reporting, coordinating staff and volunteers, and building partnerships with educational institutions and employers. Travel between Leavenworth and Atchison offices is required; role involves direct client support, presentations, and collaboration to strengthen education and employment outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in social work, workforce development, human services, or comparable experience required
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and respect people from a variety of social, economic and ethnic backgrounds required
- Experience in providing case management services and managing own caseload and the ability to maintain appropriate social work ethics required
- Must have competent oral and written English skills
- Must be reliable, punctual, professional, and able to work independently, follow instructions and handle emergency situations
- Must have a high level of organizational skills, pay close attention to detail and experience managing data in programs such as Microsoft Excel or Access, or Google Docs
- Strong computer skills and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to interact effectively with outside agencies and advocate on behalf of clients in informal and formal settings
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a verified safe driving record as well as reliable means of transportation for local travel to complete client services and regional travel to other CCNEK sites
- Must complete VIRTUS training, background screening, drug testing, and any ongoing trainings as required
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