WORKFORCE COLLABORATOR
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JOB TITLE WORKFORCE COLLABORATOR REPORTS TO DIRECTOR OF DIVERSE LEARNING & SPECIAL EDUCATION SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE CLASSIFIED SALARY (LEVEL 6) CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS UP TO 240 DAYS EXEMPT STATUS EXEMPT (UP TO 40 HOURS PER WEEK) JOB CLASS CODE 7332 POSITION CLASSIFICATION CLASSIFIED DATE APPROVED 4/15/2025 QUALIFICATIONS Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law. POSITION SUMMARY The Workforce Development CAREtaker will partner with the Nelson County Schools workforce development team and counselors to connect students to work based experiences. The position will partner with the Lincoln Trail Workforce Board and community partners to create work experiences for students. DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with NCS workforce leaders to identify students for work-based learning experiences. Provide advising & support to students & families. Facilitates application process for summer works program. Connect qualifying students to appropriate postsecondary options. Connect students to employers. Lead and assist students in preparing applications, resumes and other soft skills required for successful employment. Mentor students throughout the application and employment process Coordinate marketing efforts as needed in correlation with Chamber, Lincoln Trail Workforce Board, and other community partners Recruit employers for work experience. Process timesheets & payments for students enrolled in the summer works program. Conduct site visits to employers during the work placement of students. Ensure timely completion of all necessary paperwork and grant requirements. Determine transportation for students to work-based learning opportunities. Develop a four year plan of programming for work-based learning skills. Ensure a qualitative process to determine successes and opportunities for future growth. Work with the employer to create accommodations and modifications for individual student needs. Demonstrate effective positive interpersonal and communication skills, with students, parents and staff. Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth. Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance. Maintain appropriate professional appearance. Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics. Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined. Perform as a leader such that student achievement is maximized. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is performed while standing, sitting, or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights.