Workforce Career and Education Outreach Specialist at Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas

Description

As a Workforce Career and Education Outreach Specialist you will:

• Provide career guidance, career preparation, and workforce information to middle and high school students in the Heart of Texas Workforce Development Board Area. 
• Establish relationships with local and rural school districts and provide information on opportunities and training requirements in high-growth and high-demand occupations to middle and high school students using TWC resources and other existing tools
• Provide classroom presentations, virtually or on-site, to engage and train students and district staff on using career tools and resources to navigate the labor market and career information
• Organize and collaborate on workshops and career fairs for school and community partners using resources such as the LMCI website and materials
• Coordinate with local and state workforce services, employers, and educational institutions, to build pathways into pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs, technical and/or community colleges, internships, and employment through TWC tools, job fairs, and site visits
• Establish connections with local and rural employers to assist internship creation for CISHOT Work Experience programming
• Assist in the creation of job-shadowing opportunities, industry tours, and other internship/apprenticeship opportunities  

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field 
• One year of qualifying experience may be substituted for each year
• Experience in workforce development or Career and Technical Education (CTE), preferably in gathering and reporting outcomes. ISD experience as a teacher or counselor working with middle or high school populations.  
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• The ability to function in a diverse job environment
• The ability to plan, organize, and implement social service programs
• Must be able to transport oneself to and from work site and for other identified work requirements
• Lift 10lbs, use a personal computer, work outside of standard working hours as needed, and provide proof of current liability insurance coverage

Preferred:

 Master’s degree