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Employment & Training Specialist Jobs in Fond du Lac, WI at ADVOCAP
Title: Employment & Training Specialist
Company: ADVOCAP
Location: Fond du Lac, WI
JOB REQUIREMENTS: We are hiring. Join a team that makes a difference!
ADVOCAP, Inc., is an established, recognized leader with over 60 years
of experience in delivering effective anti-poverty and self-sufficiency
programs and services. We are a private, nonprofit Community Action
Agency committed to our mission of "creating opportunities for people
and communities to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency."
Employment & Training Specialist – Fond du Lac/Oshkosh Provide direct
services with low-income job seekers in our three-county area in
Wisconsin, including: pre-employment assessment, job training, job
application assistance, interview preparation, access to job
opportunities, and job retention support. Identify barriers within and
external to ADVOCAP that hinder our participants from accessing current
employment and training opportunities. Propose workforce development
opportunities that ADVOCAP could create to address gaps or enhancements
in services. Represent ADVOCAP in the community; advocate for
participants; understand and actualize ADVOCAP mission and corporate
values. Responsibilities Include: Provide access to skills enhancement,
education, training, and job opportunities that will assist low-income
individuals in navigating their journey to self-sufficiency. Maintain
participant records including demographics, job support information,
training received, jobs applied for, jobs attained, and results of
interactions with employers. Work closely with case managers in creating
an environment for participant success. Create employment and training
connections that will result in increased earnings for ADVOCAP
participants in homeless prevention programs and the Opportunity Center.
Strengthen partnerships with organizations such as Forward Services, Job
Center, Veteran Services, DVR, and technical colleges to benefit job
seeker outcomes. Implement job clubs, group training, mock interviewing,
and other methods to improve job placement outcomes. ***** OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Job Requirements: A bachelor's degree or
equivalent experience/training in Business, Human Resources, Human
Services, or a related field. Knowledge of employment and training
programs and employer's workforce needs. Knowledge of poverty,
trauma-informed care, and barriers to self-sufficiency is essential.
Demonstrated non-judgmental approach to serving diverse populations.
Strategic thinker with good planning and goal-setting skills. Ability to
develop rapport and trust with population served and the employer
community. Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and an
acceptable driving record. Acceptable drug screen and comprehensive
background check. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person:
ADVOCAP, Inc. 19 W 1st Street Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Mail a Rsum: ADVOCAP
Inc., Human Resources PO Box 1108, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1108 E-Mail a
Rsum: [email protected] Apply Online: www.advocap.org Fax a Rsum:
920-927-9930 Other: How to Apply: Submit a required cover letter and
resume, outlining your education and work history related to the
description of this position and why this position is of interest to
you. Submit application materials to [email protected] by Wednesday, July
1st for primary consideration; later applications will be considered if
the position is not filled. Women, minorities, and those with
disabilities are encouraged to apply Contact Us: ADVOCAP Inc., Human
Resources PO Box 1108, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1108 Email: [email protected]
Confidential FAX: 920-927-9930 www.advocap.org ADVOCAP, Inc. is an
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
