YWCA Hartford Region

Learning and Development

• Establish and maintain partnerships with tech companies and employers to create employment and internship opportunities
• Support participants in identifying and securing permanent, part-time, and full-time roles aligned with their career goals, strengths, skills, and training
• Track and report employer engagement activities and placement outcomes
• Recruit participants into the YW Tech Lab program through community outreach, social media, and community partners
• Build trusting relationships with prospective participants and provide accurate information about opportunities and expectations
• Represent the organization and workforce development program at job fairs, community events, and outreach activities
• Provide individualized and group-based job search and workforce readiness coaching, including resume writing, interviewing, job search strategies, and professional communication
• Facilitate workshops, mock interviews, and experiential learning opportunities through role-playing
• Use a strengths-based, participant-centered approach to support employment decisions, onboarding, and early employment challenges
• Collaborate with the supervisor and program staff to coordinate the participant experience
• Maintain timely documentation and reports on participant engagement, recruitment, coaching, and outcomes
• Participate in team meetings and share updates on employer engagement, participant progress, barriers, and outcomes
• Utilize the Sanctuary Model to promote participant choice, empowerment, and resilience

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Workforce Development Specialist