work2futureUnit Supervisor, Young Adult Program
May. 2014 - Aug. 20162072 Lucretia Avenue, San Jose, CAwork2future addresses the workforce and economic development needs of our local area, in collaboration with small and large businesses, educational institutions and community-based organizations. As Unit Supervisor:
● Provide leadership and supervision to the employment services team in the areas of job development such as: interviewing, job placement, assessment, employer contact, and job seeker consulting
● Identify, collect and analyze industry, occupational, educational and economic information utilizing web tools for Labor Market Information for use in job development ● Created and implemented an employer outreach plan and job development plan providing full cycle recruitment and job development services
● Guide the integration and alignment of Employment Services Unit goals with all other aspects of program and services provided to clients
● Actively engaged clients participation in their job search by coordinating hiring events such as job fairs, open and closed recruitments, job talks, workshops, etc. with 1 to 50 plus employers and up to and over 100 attendees
● Obtain feedback from employers for skill needs, job trends, and critiques of our student’s interviews.
● Provide one on one in depth client interest and aptitude evaluation, career counseling, job search preparedness, job leads, and referrals to assist in overcoming barriers to clients
● Partner with local businesses or other community based organizations and education systems to establish effective collaborative efforts for all members of our community
● Facilitate work readiness workshops for program clients and homeless initiative
● Prepare employment activity reports and maintain databases to ensure appropriate WIA requirements are met
● Participate in cohort planning and development
● Resolve conflicts and problems with staff; facilitate quarter and annual reviews; Provide coaching and training to team
● Manager on Duty Responsibilities of Foundation Facilities as needed/assigned