Title	Workforce Development Specialist - Fathers First
Posting Date	1/29/12
Job Code	WDS-TVWFF
TAP Department	This Valley Works/Fathers First Program
Location	Roanoke, Rockbridge and Alleghany, Virginia
Respond by	Open until filled
Purpose	To provide motivation, job readiness and job retention training, and job placement and follow-up for Fathers First clients.
Education	Graduation from a four-year college or have related experience.
Experience	related experience
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	Demonstrated ability to instruct adults in job seeking and retention skills, including resume writing and conflict resolution.  Interpersonal skills required.  Must be well organized and possess written and verbal communication skills.  Must be enthusiastic and able to motivate clients.  Must have computer skills.  Must have valid Virginia driver’s license and have a good driving record for insurance purposes.  Must be free to travel as necessary.
Responsibilities and/or Specific Duties	1.         Design and provide a job readiness and job retention training course that addresses the needs of area employers. 2.         Provide motivational and self-esteem building instruction. 3.         Instruct trainees on proper job seeking techniques (interviewing, resume writing, application completion, employer communications, etc.) 4.         Provide life skills instruction as it applies to job retention 5.         Provide counseling and referral services to address needs of clients. 6.         Coordinate Transitional Employment Program 7.         Identify appropriate job opportunities for clients. 8.         Provide un-subsidized job placement for clients 9.         Assist in marketing of Fathers First to both potential clients and employers program. 9.         Complete mandatory reports required by funding source and Assistant Director for THIS VALLEY WORKS. 10.       Perform other activities as directed by the Program Manager and Assistant Director for THIS VALLEY WORKS.
Special Requirements	This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job, and general nature and level of work associated with the job.  It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties whose performance may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments an individual may be given. Every TAP employee shares in TAP’s responsibility to “Mobilize Community Resources” in support of TAP’s anti-poverty efforts. TAP hires only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized aliens.
Salary	$15.00/hr.
Contact E-mail	jobs@tapintohope.org
Contact Address	TAP
	Attention: Job Code WDSFF-TVW
	302 2nd Street; P.O. Box 2868
	Roanoke, Virginia 24001
Contact Fax	540-345-1944

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