• Recruit program participants through social media, outreach activities, and from partner agencies.
• Sit down with a potential participant to determine eligibility for the program.
• Customize a service plans for program participants using program model service components.
• Help participants progress through their service plan using funded and unfunded activities aimed at preparing participants for unsubsidized employment.
• Build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with employers to identify job openings and assist in developing and implementing hiring, retention and wage progression plans.
• Conduct recruitment wrap up services, training completion, exit interviews, and assisting in filing for tax credits.
• Input data on the days' registrations/enrollments, status changes, exits/terminations and post exit MIS in the division’s operating system.
• Gather data, analyze, and report on program success, including adjusting goals and strategies as appropriate.

• Follow highly detailed instructions, program regulations and guidelines
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources to draw conclusions and an ability to communicate information (verbally and in writing) in a respectful manner that ensures full comprehension for all parties 
• Exceptional data entry skills, ensure accurate and timely collection of data into appropriate MIS databases for adherence to policies and in accordance with established procedures and processes
• Ability to develop excellent customer relationships and well as assess needs, meet standards for service and evaluate customer satisfaction 
• Exceptional communication and writing skills
• Ability to adapt to business needs and work well under pressure 
• Ability to organize individual work tasks and outcomes and meet deadlines
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills 

• Integrity: Stay true to our mission, purpose, and vision; act in harmony with our beliefs and values; gain trust while respecting boundaries; keep commitments, hold ourselves and others accountable. 
• Courage: Take smart risks and challenge status quo; challenge actions inconsistent with organization’s values; speak up, even when uncomfortable; perform heroic actions advocating for those the organization serves. 
• Generosity: Extend hospitality, appreciation, and have dedication to serve others; seek what is best for the organization rather than self; act humbly; treat everyone with kindness and dignity. 
• Visionary: Embrace an entrepreneurial spirit; pioneer new ideas and demonstrate curiosity; embrace failure to break boundaries and learn rapidly; be willing to do things differently; adapt and stay nimble by finding time to simplify.
• Leadership: Humbly guide and lead others to make a positive difference; contribute to the larger good; share knowledge; commit self and others to professional growth; be a life-long learner; engage in open, honest communication. 
• Excellence: Perform with integrity to ensure accurate and competent results with a positive impact; extend beyond minimum expectations; consider other points of view; think critically and problem solve by identifying root causes; show unity through teamwork.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum one-year of experience working with workforce development, social services, job placement, job development, sales, job coaching, employment and training, or related field.
• Requires advanced level use of: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; LinkedIn, and other business-related networking applications, as appropriate.
• Must be able to work in a culturally diverse and fast-paced environment and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and cultural competency.
• Daily availability of personal vehicle or alternate method of transportation sufficient to meet the daily transportation requirements of the position is a condition of employment. Copies of driver’s license and auto liability insurance coverage is required for personnel file at time of hire and annually thereafter. 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

• Demonstrated success working with disadvantage youth, ages 16-24
• A Bachelor’s Degree in:  Business Administration, Human Resources, Social Work, Communication, Workforce Development, Psychology, or Sociology.  Appropriate work experience may be substituted for the education requirement. 
• Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP).
• Demonstrated success working in a performance based system.
• Demonstrated success working with people from a variety of backgrounds which may include disabilities, criminal history, homeless, family violence, poverty etc.
• Experience in public speaking and presentations to a diverse community.  

• Leading health care package, including medical with both F.S.A. and H.S.A. options, dental, and vision
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary/supplemental group term life insurance, group AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, accident coverage, critical illness coverage, legal coverage, and identity theft coverage
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a leading employer discretionary contribution
• Paid Vacation (accrue 12 hours/month), Sick (accrue 8 hours/month), Bereavement (1 week), Jury Duty and Military Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays, including Floating Holiday and Birthday Holiday
• Cell Phone Reimbursement Allowance and Personal Development Reimbursement Allowances
• Tuition Reimbursement program and a qualified employer for the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

Career Path Services is following physical distancing directives from state and local governments to combat the spread of COVID-19. Career Path Services employees will work remotely until it is safe to return to the office. Onsite work will vary for each position and will be discussed with candidates during the interview process.

Job: Bilingual Employment Practitioner - Youth
Primary Location: Kennewick (Temporarily remote until it is safe to return to the office)
Salary: {!job-salaryrange}
Recruitment Closing Date: 11/3/2020- The hiring authority reserves the right to make hiring decisions and/or close this posting at any time. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.