Working Title: Job Service Program Coordinator

Job Class: Employment & Training Program Coordinator

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job ID : 77731

• Location : Various

• Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible for some telework.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 07/02/2024.

• Date Posted : 06/26/2024

• Closing Date : 07/05/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Workforce Development / WFD Job Seeker Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 10% of the time.

• Salary Range: $31.57 - $46.82 / hourly; $65,918 - $97,760 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Primarily based out of St. Paul, but there may be flexibility in working out of one of the following offices:

1. Bloomington

2. Brooklyn Park

3. Burnsville

4. Duluth

5. Fairmont

6. Hibbing

7. Mankato

8. Marshall

9. Rochester

10. North Minneapolis

11. South Minneapolis

12. St. Cloud

13. St. Paul

14. Thief River Falls

15. Willmar

16. Winona

To provide advanced professional organizational and administrative service delivery, policy and procedure work for the CareerForce Systems Division under the direction of the Employment Services Director

Duties include:

• Ensure guidance on the design, coordination, training and the delivery of consistent and quality CareerForce System basic career services, both virtually and in-person, as required by the Wagner-Peyser program under the WIOA Act of 2014. Acting as the lead coordinator, trainer, coach, and mentor for instructors of job search workshops such as Creative Job Search (CJS), Resume Writing, Interviewing, Social Media, and more.

• Coordinate workshops, job clubs, and Direct Individual Assistance career services (1-on-1s) to ensure that they are properly administered, tracked and promoted by CareerForceMN.com, the labor exchange and Cybrarian or other service systems.

• Teach facilitation skills to Wagner-Peyser staff and provide these offerings to partner staff sufficient to deliver job clubs, workshops and Direct Individual Assistance career services (1-on 1s) online and in person.

• To manage and advise on the creation of procedures related to delivering career services work with partners in ETP, CareerForce System and Minnesota Association of Workforce Board Directors, to ensure a variety of perspectives are represented in the delivery and creation of the materials. Ensure that guidance is provided for outreach to deliver career services to the hardest to serve and most vulnerable of our customer base. This may require training these stakeholders on the use of the web tools and features and how to best deliver these products and support customers' use of CareerForceMN.com and the labor exchange system.

• Oversee the standardization of workshop materials specifically Creative Job Search, Resume Writing, Interviewing, Networking, Job Search, LinkedIn, Job Search Over 40 and Job Clubs. Focus on ensuring materials are up to date, sources are credible, and research is conducted. Conduct policy research, review and updates based on analyses and evaluations of labor market data, customer needs, Federal and State Law and policy changes, and standard business and government practices

• Lead the internal monitoring of Wagner-Peyser activities, providing research and analysis through complex studies, to ensure compliance with Department of Labor and DEED guidance, TEGLs and other guidance of the Wagner-Peyser Act and the WIOA Act of 2014, and to advise decision-makers on making fiscal investments in projects and tools that will impact budgets.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Minimum Qualifications

To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment.

Three (3) years of work experience with employment programs and training.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

Knowledge and understanding of at least 3 of the following DEED programs:

· Job Service/ Wagner Peyser

· Veterans Services

· Unemployment Insurance

· WIOA Title I Adult, Youth and Dislocated Worker

· State Dislocated Worker

· Trade Adjustment Assistance

· Minnesota Family Investment Program

· Vocational Rehabilitation and State Services for the Blind

Knowledge and experience with job search and career planning techniques.

Strong project management, organizational, decision-making and strategic thinking skills.

Communication skills in order to communicate with stakeholders and staff at all levels, and external clientele.

Knowledge and understanding of federal and state laws and regulations applicable to the Wagner Peyser Program.

Analytical skills to problem solve.

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Certifications.

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Community Development, Social Services, or related.

Knowledge of using online and social media sites for job search.

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education. It includes contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers.

A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.

When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be conducted.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.