JOB REQUIREMENTS: Responsible for FSET recruitment, enrollment and
providing individualized case management services; coordinate with other
agencies/programs to facilitate needed services such as education,
training, and formal assessments; responsible for placing and monitoring
FSET participants in work experience activities; provide work readiness
training and assistance. Career Planner Functions: A. Recruits and
enrolls applicants into FSET program. Explains the services that are
available through the FSET program including employment position
placements, individualized case management services, and supportive
services. B. Work with participants to help resolve issues that may
impact participation such as transportation, childcare issues,
absenteeism, tardiness, and interpersonal work behavior challenges. C.
Monitor participant activities to ensure they are meeting the program
participation requirements. D. Use the results of ongoing assessments
(in consultation with the participant) to help guide the participant\'s
decisions regarding their FSET assignments. E. Make referrals to
services outside the scope of FSET. F. Contact, at minimum, each
participant at least once per month to review assigned activities and
monitor progress toward meeting established goals. G. Make
accommodations for participants who need to schedule meetings during
non-traditional hours, whenever possible. H. Comply with all
confidentiality requirements for participant records. I. Use data
systems to case note and track customer activities. J. For participants
co-enrolled in more than one work program, the Career Planner will
assure there are no duplicate services provided by other work programs
in which the participant is co-enrolled. K. Conduct community outreach
and inter-agency activities to encourage and promote FSET enrollment. L.
Identify, monitor, and establish appropriate work and training sites M.
Conduct orientation and enrollment N. Recruit new customers and outreach
to community partners O. Assist with vocational assessment, career
planning, work readiness and job search training P. Enter case notes
into CWW FSET tool for all contacts with participants accurately and in
a timely manner. Q. Visit community partners and other community
resources (i.e., Food pantries, churches, libraries, and resource
rooms), to recruit new applicants using the WRI short application. R.
Contact employers to identify job openings and promote our programs and
serves. S. Other duties as assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent interpersonal, team work, problem solving,
communication and computer skills; knowledge of regional businesses and
ability to interact with business representatives; ability to recruit
potential participants; positive work ethic, ability to maintain
accurate, neat and complete records required. Knowledge and experience
in career planning, work readiness and job search training desirable.
Ability to work independently and have good time management skills.
***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: Applicants must submit a
Resume. Send electronically to talfordk@workforceresource.org or mailed
to: Workforce Resource, 401 Technology Drive E., Menomonie, WI 54751.
Questions can be directed to Kathy Talford, HR Manager at 877-711-9390
Ext. 1011.