Ethel Easterly Email & Phone Number

Supervises various federally funded programs including Welfare Transition (WTP), Reemployment Services Eligibility Assistance (RESEA), Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Job Seekers under Wagner Peyser (WP) program; In addition I also provides training to staff as well as career guidance counseling after conducting a thorough individual assessment, supervises Career Development Specialist with a focus on helping customers to prepare for employment that leads to self-sufficiency. Guide job seekers through the career planning with expert advice. Interview customers to gather information on training needs, educational background, work experience, skills, interest and eligibility. Identify outside resources, programs and other services for customers if needed. Provide follow-up after job placement to ensure job retention and the elimination of barriers that may impede job retention. Authorize and coordinate supportive services that may include child care, transportation, school supplies etc., and track obligations of funds; assist customers in working with other community and social service organizations by serving as an advocate for the customer; ensures case record documentation is current, accurate, thorough and compliant with the law, regulations, and established policies and procedures; prepare reports related to program activities and provides labor market information to all customers.

Listed skills include Training, Resume Writing, Career Counseling, Interviews, and 46 others.

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  Program Lead Career Development Specialist

  Careersource Polk

  Jul 2016 - Present - Lakeland, Florida Area