Training Specialist - Program District Assistant

Description

 The South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (SBWIB, Inc.) is seeking highly motivated individuals to function as Program District Assistant - Training Specialist between subcontracted One-Stop/WorkSource Centers and the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc. The Program District Assistant (PDA) - Training Specialist will be responsible for facilitating employment retention workshop trainings to CalWORKs participants under the Transitional Subsidized Employment (TSE) Program. The incumbent must understand the function and goal of the TSE program and be able to motivate TSE program participants to achieve their professional goals through employment. The PDA Blueprint Trainer may be required to travel/train locally, throughout LA County. Mileage is reimbursed. Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred but not required. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the GAIN Program Director (or designee), the Program District Assistant - Training Specialist's duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Work with staff and One-Stop/WorkSource Centers to plan, evaluate, and implement Blueprint 1/11 employment/retention workshops and presentations
• Conduct various practice testing and/or assessments to identify areas of risk and refer those students who require further evaluation or follow up services to the appropriate One-Stop/WorkSource staff or programs
• Deliver Worker's Compensation basic safety information to TSE participants
• Participate in meetings, events, or other special activities
• Prepare and submit weekly reports as directed by Manager
• Participate in routine LA County Regional Staff Meetings and SBWIB GAIN Unit meetings as directed
• Travel locally and throughout LA county as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or related fields**
• At least two (2) years of experience in delivering presentations, group facilitation, and conducting workshops, job readiness or life skills training** 
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is preferred 
• Must have experience with public speaking and possess strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills 
• Possess good interpersonal skills and be able to collaborate effectively with various levels of staff, Boards members, or Partners
• Must be able to communicate effectively in groups, public settings, and with people with diverse backgrounds, opinions, and needs
• Must have good organizational skills and be able manage multiple tasks and projects in a timely and efficient manner
• Must be self-directed, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently with little to-no supervision
• Able to think quickly, strategically, and execute new ideas in fast-paced environment
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
• Reliable transportation with valid California Driver’s License and insurance are required. 
• Must be able to successfully pass background and reference clearances 
• Must be able to follow all safety protocols enforced by the Company and as listed under the below working conditions

**or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the below duties. Education may be substituted by experience on a year-for-year basis

Working Conditions

• Applying for this position connotes an understanding and acceptance of duty in light of potential exposure relating to COVID-19 as you will be required to interface with multiple team members. Performing duties of this position may require wearing protective equipment (e.g. mask, gloves, etc.,), and following protective measures enforced by the Company, City, County, State and/or Federal Authorities as it relates to current states of emergencies (e.g., pandemics) or the functions of this position. Note: Measures may change based on level of safety concerns. 
• Employee may also be required to spend the majority of the day walking, standing, sitting at a desk, with some lifting and bending. 
• Must also be able to travel to other locations for trainings, conferences and/or meetings within or outside our local area and occasionally statewide in which such travel may last one (1) or more days - if/as necessary. Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is a must. 

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time, non-exempt position (40 hours/week), generally with a starting pay rate of $24.55 - $31.96 per hour, commensurate with experience. SBWIB, Inc. offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, which includes:

• 75% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only
• Sick and vacation time
• 14 Paid holidays
• 401k plan with a superb employer match %
• $15,000 Life Insurance policy paid for by the employer
• Voluntary supplemental benefits
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Employees are eligible to enroll in the company's health benefits package on the first of the month after completing 60 days of employment.

This job description aims to provide essential information about the position's scope and is not exhaustive regarding experience, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the role. Management retains the sole right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirement at any time, with or without prior notice. Completion of any job requirement by the employee does not create a contract of employment of any kind.