Our Opportunity

• This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

*This recruitment will be used to fill two vacancies.*

Workforce Transitions* Specialist- Basic Food Education *Training* ( BFET)*
Workforce Transitions Specialist- Work First

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks highly motivated and qualified individuals for the positions of Workforce Transition Specialist.

As part of a comprehensive team spanning multiple areas of student services, the Workforce Transitions Specialist designs and implements programs and services that utilize the WorkFirst, Opportunity Grant, Basic Food Education Training (BFET), and Worker Retraining programs as a means of assisting current and prospective students to develop resiliency, achieve their educational goals and prepare for entry into the workforce. The Workforce Transitions Specialist reports directly to the Dean of Student Financial Services. A flexible working schedule is required as the position may require some evening and weekend work.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

And if that isn't enough? We also offer:

A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs

• Campus bookstore offering snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies
• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
• FREE parking on our campuses – permits are not required
• On-campus child care
• Percival Creek, which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
• Gym and recreation facilities
• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus
• Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
• Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
• Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.

What You'll Do
The Workforce Transitions Specialist general responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Design and conduct intake orientations to inform students regarding specific Workforce Transitions program requirements and benefits.

• Assess and determine student program eligibility for the WorkFirst, Opportunity Grant, BFET, and Worker Retraining programs.
• Using data driven methods, and by coordinating with other campus resources, develop and implement support systems and interventions designed to promote retention, educational attainment, resiliency, and career readiness of students who are utilizing the WorkFirst, Opportunity Grant, BFET, and Worker Retraining programs.
• Design and conduct outreach efforts that encourage students to apply for and participate in Workforce transitions programs that they may qualify for.
• Perform referrals as appropriate to internal and external resources for students.
• Perform routine reporting of student compliance and education activity via the eJAS system. Ensure accuracy of relevant data entry by other WorkForce Transitions staff.
• Maintain appropriate student coding in the Student Management System.
• Provide student eligibility data and to office of Student Financial Services in order to assist with coordination of benefits.
• Serve as the college's primary point of contact with students, DSHS, Department of Commerce, SBCTC, and other state agencies with regard to administering the WorkFirst, Opportunity Grant, BFET, and Worker Retraining programs.
• Monitor overall fund expenditures for the purpose of recommending eligibility for students.
• Assist with the college's compliance with complex rules governing the WorkFirst, Opportunity Grant, BFET, and Worker Retraining programs.
• Assist with grant preparation and renewal.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Support the college’s mission by creating a work environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking.
• Contribute to the appreciation of diversity and foster a climate of multicultural understanding.

This recruitment will be used to fill two vacancies.

• Workforce Transitions* Specialist- Basic Food Education Training ( BFET)*

• Workforce Transitions Specialist- Work First

Qualifications You Possess
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Sciences, Education, or a related field from an accredited college or university OR equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets the competency requirements for the position.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and technology used to track student interactions and services.
• Demonstrated experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working/learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal and state reporting for Workforce programs.
• Experience in a college work environment.

To Apply

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

• Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
• Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts from institutions of higher education.

Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete.

Veterans Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to Ksmith35@spscc.edu with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.

Background Check Condition of Employment
Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.

South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, ssoto@spscc.edu, Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.

Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.