WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 1/2/3/4

Office of Workforce Development Division: RESTART Location: Baton Rouge, LA

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This Workforce Development Specialist 1/2/3/4 position serves as the lead for coordinating and monitoring the Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeship, and Training (RESTART) Initiatives in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C), the Louisiana Board of Regents (BOR), and Louisiana Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs).

The incumbent serves as an Employer Outreach Coordinator responsible for employer engagement activities, including sponsor recruitment, onboarding, technical assistance, and ongoing relationship management. The position ensures strong partnerships and alignment among local, regional, and state employers and industry stakeholders to support program objectives and expand workforce opportunities for participants.

The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) is a key division of Louisiana Works managing programs in workforce training, job placement, apprenticeships, and business engagement. Through collaboration with local boards, educational institutions, and industry partners, OWD aims to improve economic mobility for job seekers and ensure Louisiana employers have the skilled talent they need, contributing to the state’s economic growth.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.

Three years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties:

• Serving as a communication liaison among leadership, staff, employers, and external partners to support the timely implementation of program initiatives and operational priorities.
• Promoting collaboration, teamwork, and organizational stability in achieving program goals and performance outcomes.
• Leading efforts to connect participants with American Job Center services, labor market information, employer networks, and appropriate workforce development programs through coordinated service delivery and co-enrollment strategies.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with employers, apprenticeship sponsors, and industry partners to support participant training and employment opportunities.
• Preparing summaries of program findings, deficiencies, and recommendations identified through monitoring and review activities.
• Developing and delivering presentations, training, and program updates to leadership, stakeholders, employers, and partner organizations.
• Coordinates and monitors the delivery of comprehensive workforce development services for reentry participants.
• Provides case management services to reentry participants and delivers training and technical assistance to Workforce Development Specialists, American Job Center staff, and external partners regarding the provision of reentry services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Specific Details: Location: Baton Rouge, LA Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty Career Progression Group: Workforce Development Specialist 1 / Workforce Development Specialist 2 / Workforce Development Specialist 3 / Workforce Development Specialist 4

Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 1 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 2 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 3 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 4

How to Apply: No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Heather Courville [email protected]

Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency, which serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-5154.