ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The requirements listed, are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each task satisfactorily and perform other duties as assigned. 
 

• Identify, recruit, and contract new training sites that will provide clients with a positive training experience.
• Maintain current professional relationships of the sites once they are established.
• Provide intervention and guidance between clients and worksites to support a successful and meaningful experience for both.
• Advocate for clients and connect them with necessary resources in the community to remove any barriers that may prevent them from successfully completing their training.
• Prepare clients for success at their worksites by educating and coaching them.
• Develop individualized training plans with clients and worksites.
• Conduct interviews and assessments to assist clients in appropriate selection of work experience based on career interests and skill level.
• Support clients and worksites to achieve a successful outcome
• Support worksites to achieve a successful outcome.
• Facilitate a regular Work Experience orientation to inform clients about the benefits and expectations of the program.
• Participate in staff meetings, case reviews, and supervisory coaching.
• Collaborate closely with Job Developers and Case Managers to reduce duplication of services and ensure program compliance.
• Maintain individual case files, including applications, assessments, case notes, supportive services, and work experience as required by federal, state, and agency funding requirements.
• Collect and maintain data needed to prepare required program reports.
• Collects data, and tracks client progress, as required for each program.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Strong organizational, listening and communication skills, including both verbal and written are required. 
• Prefer knowledge of local labor market information and employer expectations.
• Demonstrates dependability and punctuality.
• Adheres to a consistent work schedule.
• Demonstrates professionalism in the workplace.
  • Maintains professional boundaries with participants;
  • Must have the ability to work with low income and disadvantaged people by modeling an   unbiased conduct.
  • Demonstrates positive and appropriate interactions with coworkers and management.
  • Contributes to a harmonious and productive work environment.
  • Must be a team player to ensure overall program success.

 

• Brings creative suggestions and potential solutions to direct supervisor regarding work barriers and team efficiency

Wendy Krenelka, Training Specialist
Human Resources Department | 406.247.4716 hr@hrdc7.org

District 7 Human Resources Development Council
7 North 31^st Street, P.O. Box 2016, Billings, MT 59103
hrdc7.org | 800.433.1411 | fax 406.248.2943