Workforce Development Specialist

Details

After-hours availability as needed and every other Saturday

Work Location:

On-site

The Workforce Development Specialist plays a key role in supporting participants enrolled in the WFD programs. This position helps participants explore careers, prepare for employment, complete training milestones, and transition into apprenticeship, education, or the workforce.

The Specialist provides individualized coaching, facilitates workforce readiness activities, builds relationships with employers and partners, and ensures participants receive the support needed to successfully complete programs.

• Conduct recruitment for all WFD programs
• Build relationships with partner agencies, high schools, training vendors, and community organizations.
• Participate in outreach events and represent the workforce programs externally.
• Screen applicants for eligibility, readiness, and program fit.
• Complete intake documentation and establish individualized goals with each participant.
• Coordinate enrollment to programs, and provide support, and education navigation when applicable.
• Career Coaching & Support
  • Provide 1:1 and group career coaching focused on job readiness, milestones, and goal-setting.
  • Support participants during training, job shadowing, and on-the-job learning phases.
  • Conduct regular check-ins to assess progress, address challenges, and ensure retention.
• Training & Program Coordination
  • Communicate regularly with training providers and instructors.
  • Support logistics for shadowing, OJT placement, and classroom assignments.
  • Ensure participants understand expectations and program requirements.
  • Track participant attendance, milestones, certifications, and progression.
• Placement & Employer Coordination
  • Build and maintain relationships with employer partners.
  • Match participants with appropriate job opportunities, internships, and work-based learning experiences.
  • Support scheduling and coordination of interviews and placement activities.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate participant records within SAGE and other required systems.
  • Document milestones, services provided, progress notes, and outcomes.
  • Participate in team meetings and provide updates on participant status.
• Work closely with the Life Skills / SEL Coach, IT Instructor and Clinical Team to provide holistic support.
• Communicate participant needs, concerns, and barriers as they arise.
• Ensure smooth coordination between WFD programs, and skill-building services.

• 1 to 2 years of experience in workforce development, youth programs, career services, case management, or similar.
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with youth and adult participants.
• Hands-on, organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with community outreach or employer engagement preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, and online reporting platforms (IGX/SAGE preferred).
• Valid NJ driver’s license and ability to travel.

This position plays a key role in helping individuals gain skills, enter apprenticeship pathways, secure employment, and build long-term careers. The WFD Specialist ensures participants feel supported, confident, and set up for success.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to HR to apply