Pierce County Workforce Navigator

Company: Tacoma Community College
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Who We Are Tacoma Community College ( TCC ) is built on the traditional homelands of the Puyallup Tribe. The Puyallup people have lived on and stewarded these lands since the beginning of time and continue to do so today. Our college commits to uplifting the voices, experiences, and histories of the Indigenous people of this land and beyond. TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community and we strive to become an anti-racist institution. We are examining racism, both implicit and explicit, as a system of domination, and we seek to identify and abolish it in our policies, procedures, and practices. As the winner of the 2020 Association of Community College Trustees Equity Award for the entire Pacific Region, TCC is committed to recruiting faculty and staff who are reflective of the diverse community we serve. We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally underserved populations at TCC including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, the college seeks applicants who will intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and who recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community. Since opening its doors in 1965, Tacoma Community College has provided a high-quality, affordable education to more than 500,000 people. Serving Tacoma, Gig Harbor, the Key Peninsula, online students, and the women's prisons, TCC educates about 11,000 students annually. Many TCC students are the first in their families to attend college, 58 percent receive financial aid, 13 percent have children, 42 percent are students of color, and 48 percent work while attending school. TCC has multiple campuses: the main campus is in Tacoma, another is in Gig Harbor, and two additional sites are maintained at the Washington Corrections Centers for Women.Position Summary We are looking for a dynamic and engaging individual to promote career training opportunities available at the Five Community and Technical Colleges in Pierce County. This position will work with the Pierce County BEdA (Basic Education for Adults) Navigator and staff at each college to recruit and refer residents of Pierce County for education and training programs. While an employee of Tacoma Community College, this position equitably serves the programs of Pierce College, Bates Technical College, Clover Park Technical College, Tacoma Community House, and Tacoma Community College. This position will provide targeted outreach to residents of Pierce County interested in re-engaging in education and training opportunities including career exploration and short and long-term training pathways. The Navigator will work collaboratively with BEdA and Workforce Education programs to represent the services and programs offered and disseminate that information to the Pierce County communities through outreach activities, hosting and participating in community events and one-one-one engagement with potential students and will use established referrals systems to individually connecting potential participants to an appropriate program. This position is the main point of contact for professional/technical workforce education marketing efforts for the Pierce County Workforce Partners and will coordinate with Workforce Central staff and contractors to ensure education and training pathways are promoted and accessible. This is a contract-funded position that reports to the Tacoma Community College Director of Basic Education for Adults. Essential Functions Conduct outreach and recruitment throughout Pierce County and refer interested participants to one of the 5 colleges as appropriate. Build partnerships with diverse community organizations and stakeholders to link residents looking for education and training with the appropriate program Identify and develop relationships with key community partners to build trust in communities needing access to education and training opportunities. Employ outreach and recruitment best practices to improve and be effective in engaging target populations. Organize and participate in in person and on-line outreach events countywide. Work closely with the BEdA PC Navigator and the providers in order to ensure effective referrals. This includes sharing resources, organizing protocols, allocating tasks, and addressing gaps in services. The navigator will establish meetings with representatives of the Workforce and BEdA providers on a monthly basis. Maintain a current understanding of the programs and pathways at each institution and build relationships with individuals at each institution to ensure effective and timely referrals. Maintain a detailed and accurate record of recruitment activities and program outcomes to be shared with the Workforce/BEdA partners and OneStop Service Providers. Act as a liaison to other support services utilizing 211 to assist clients to find services for which they are eligible. Provide follow-up to ensure referrals are clearly connected to the target institution. Provide excellent customer service to potential students, campus partners and community partners. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree or equivalent work experience in social or human services, education or related field 18 months of professional experience working with diverse populations and low-income clients 18 months experience providing financial advising, academic advising, or career counseling Demonstrated customer service skills Commitment to serving the needs of historically underserved populations including but not limited to low income populations, limited English speakers, and those experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse and other barriers to education and employment Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint or similar software Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in social or human services, education, or related field Experience in a community college setting Experience with Workforce Funding programs Experience providing assessment and analysis of individual's needs, skills and goals Knowledge of local community resources Conditions of Employment Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment. Current, valid, unrestricted driver's license Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to all areas of Pierce County. Duties of the position require knowledge, skills, and abilities Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with diverse populations. A commitment to the value of education and training. An understanding of supports needed for individuals to access and succeed in education. Willingness and expectation to travel throughout the county for outreach and information sharing. Familiarity with systems of higher education and community based organizations. Proficiency in analyzing numerical data and communicating complex data in an accessible way. Ability to identify campus and community resources to remove barriers to success. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff. High organizational and problem solving abilities. Ability to multitask and prioritize a heavy workload. Excellent customer service skills; including establishing, building, and maintaining internal/external relationships that promote customer satisfaction. Commitment to serving the needs of historically underserved populations including but not limited to low income populations, limited English speakers, and those experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse and other barriers to education and employment. Highly professional, ethical, and respectful of confidential data and individuals' circumstances. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability and willingness to work an alternate schedule including evening and weekends, as need demands An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace. Application Process Complete application packages must include the following: Tacoma Community College online application. Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications. Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended. Diversity Statement: Tacoma Community College is committed to creating and supporting a multi-cultural climate that welcomes, fosters, respects, and celebrates diversity. Please attach a statement (maximum two pages) describing your experiences with other cultures and communities, your level of cultural self-awareness and how you have integrated both experience and self-awareness into your living/working environment. Terms of Employment These are full-time temporary exempt professional positions funded by grant funding sources. Continuation of this position is contingent upon available funding. The position's scheduled hours vary dependent on program and event needs. The salary range for this position is $54,000 - $58,000 DOE/DOQ. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual contract days remaining in the academic year. Tacoma Community College offers a comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment/. Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by National Clearinghouse. International degrees will be verified for U.S. equivalency. Tacoma 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). 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 persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, 253-566-5055; Dr. Davi Kallman, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, 253-566-5157. Tacoma Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice. Tacoma Community College6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment Benefits The benefits information presented on this page is a summary of College provided benefits. This information is subject to change and is subject to the provisions of any legislative mandates and College policy changes. For more detailed information about Tacoma Community College (TCC) benefits, please do not hesitate to contact the College benefits coordinator at (253) 566-5024. TCC offers a comprehensive benefits package which include medical, dental, life insurance, and long- term disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB), along with retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement System Eligibility Full-time faculty, classified staff, administrators and professional staff are eligible for benefits. Hourly employees and part-time faculty may be eligible for benefits if, and when, they meet specific criteria and are notified by TCC Human Resources. Effective Date of Coverage Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire, or date of achieving eligibility status. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately. Health Insurance Medical Plans Eligible employees have several medical plan options to select from. Employees pay a monthly premium through payroll deduction. Premium Rates Effective January 1, 2023 PEBB Medical PlansEmployeeEmployee & Spouse or Domestic PartnerEmployee & ChildrenFull FamilyKaiser Permanente WA - Classic$167$344$292$469Kaiser Permanente WA - CDHP$25$60$44$79Kaiser Permanente WA- Value$94$198$165$269Kaiser Permanente WA- SoundChoice$46$102$81$137UMP-Classic$135$280$236$381UMP-Select$59$128$103$172UMP Plus - PSHVN$97$204$170$277UMP Plus - UWMACN$97$204$170$277UMP-CDHP$29$68$51$90Resources: PEBB Website Medical Plan information PEBB Medical Plan Comparison Dental Plans Employees choose from three dental plans. TCC covers the full dental premium for employees and enrolled dependents. Resource: Dental Plan Comparison Vision Covered under medical plan chosen. Waiving Medical Coverage If you have other employer-based medical insurance, Medicare or TRICARE, you have the option to waive PEBB medical coverage. Dental is mandatory for all eligible employees and cannot be waived, unless enrolled in dental coverage as a dependent under a SEBB (School District Employee Benefits Board) plan. Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) & LimitedPurpose FSAFSA & DCAP accounts allow employees to set aside pre-taxed dollars to cover out-of-pocket health care and/or childcare expenses.Members of WFSE (HE CCC) and WPEA, will be eligible to receive a $250 FSA card if employed as of November 1 with an annual full-time equivalent salary of less than $50,004, and is enrolled in a non- CDHP medical plan as of January 1 of the plan year that FSA funds are made available. This card is issued by PEBB in the following January and does not count against the annual FSA limit, if enrolled in an FSA with Navia.The Limited Purpose FSA is eligible for employees who are enrolled in a consumer-directed health plan (CDHP) that has a Health Savings Account. The Limited Purpose FSA is only for dental and vision expenses. Resource: Navia Benefit Solutions Life InsuranceBenefits eligible employees, lawful spouse or same-sex domestic partner, dependent children under 26 years of age are eligible to enroll in life insurance. Coverage is effective first of the month following the date of employment for basic coverage; for optional coverage, amounts become effective the first of the month following approval date.Basic Coverage: $35,000 Basic Term Life & $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) This is employer-provided at no cost to the employee. Supplemental Life Insurance Coverage(s) : Any supplemental term life insurance and AD&D coverage for employee, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner, and family is available at additional cost to the employee. Resources: MetLife Life Insurance Long Term Disability (LTD) Basic LTD:Provides 60% of the first $400 pre-disability earnings, reduced by any deductible income at no cost to the employee.Supplemental LTD: Supplemental LTD coverage to replace at 60% or 50% of full pre-disability earnings is available at an additional cost to the employee.Resource: PEBB Long-Term Disability Insurance Paid LeaveClassified staff, Administrators, and Professional staff are eligible for paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave, along with paid federal holidays. Monthly vacation entitlement amounts can vary from9.33 to 16.67 hours per month depending on the employment type and length of state service. Monthly sick leave entitlement is 8.00 hours per month based on 100% FTE position and will be prorated accordingly if less than 100% FTE. Annual personal leave entitlement varies depending on employee type. Full-time classified, administrators, and professional staff are paid for all federal holidays.Full-time faculty receive 84.00 hours of paid sick leave per academic year along with 28.00 hours of personal leave. Full-time faculty are paid on an annual contract and do not receive pay for federal holidays.Part-time faculty receive sick leave each quarter using a formula based on the total FTE% from the cumulative teaching contracts issued to them that quarter. They would receive 7.00 hours of personal leave if they are issued a multi-quarter appointment at the start of the academic year. Part-time faculty do not receive pay for federal holidays.Part-time hourly and student employees receive 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked in a month (and fractions, thereof). Up to 40 hours of sick leave can carry over from one calendar year to the next.If a part-time hourly or student employee is hired into a full-time position, the sick leave hours earned in the part-time position do not carry over to the full-time position. Part-time hourly and student employees are not paid for federal holidays.Monthly entitlements are given at the beginning of the following month.All employees in salaried positions may take up to five days of paid bereavement time off for the death of a family member. This is separate from the sick leave or vacation leave.RetirementRetirement participation is mandatory for retirement benefit eligible TCC employees. Employees are offered a choice between two retirement plans and that choice is generally irrevocable while employed at TCC.Classified Employees and (retirement eligible) Part-Time hourly: Classified employees and eligible part-time hourly employees must choose between the Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3. More information about these plans can be found at this link: Department of Retirement Systems Plans Faculty Faculty can choose to enroll in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) with the plan administrator being TIAA or the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 2 or Plan 3 administered by the Department of Retirement System (DRS). Prior history in any of these plans may limit current plan choice. Click here to compare TRS Plan 2, TRS Plan 3, and SBRP. SBRP -TIAA - This is a Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employee's contributions. Contribution rates are based on age. TRS Plan 2 - A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation. TRS Plan 3 - A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part. Administrative/Exempt Employees Administrators and Exempt employees may choose to participate in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), administered by TIAA, or the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3, administered by the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Prior history in a Washington State Retirement Plan may limit plan choice. Click here to compare PERS Plan 2, PERS Plan 3, and SBRP. SBRP/TIAA - This is a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employee's contributions. Contribution rates are based on age. PERS Plan 2 - A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation. PERS Plan 3 - A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part. PERS Rates Effective July 1, 2022. TRS Rates Effective September 1, 2022. State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) - Contributions Rates: Contributions are based on your age: Your AgeYourContributionEmployer ContributionTotal SBRP ContributionUnder 355%5%10%35-497.5%7.5%15%50+10%10%20% Supplemental Retirement Savings:State Board Voluntary Investment Program (SBVIP):SBVIP is a voluntary, optional, unmatched retirement savings plan, operating under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), administered by TIAA. SBVIP participants may contribute on a pre-tax and/or after-tax (Roth) basis, up to the annual IRS limit and can start and stop their contributions at any time during employment. Contact Human Resources to start/stop contributions.Deferred Compensation Program (DCP): Tax-deferred savings plan administered by the Department of Retirement Systems. New Full-time employees are automatically enrolled in DCP 3 months after hire at a contribution rate of 3%. Employees are sent a notification letter within approximately 30 days of hire. This notice includes information about auto-enrollment and the necessary steps to take if one chooses to opt-out or make changes to their DCP enrollment. Contributions can be changed at any time during employment. Following the initial auto- enrollment possibility, employees would contact DRS to setup contributions and can contribute on a pre- tax basis up to the annual IRS limit. Tuition Waiver Administrative, Classified, Full-time Faculty, and Part-Time faculty employed for more than 50% FTE are eligible to register for space-available classes, up to 10 credits per quarter, with the State Employee Tuition Waiver program. Class registration and any applicable class fee will still apply. Click here for the Tuition Waiver form (Download PDF reader) . Liberty Mutual PEBB members may receive a discount of up to 12% off Liberty Mutual's auto insurance rates and up to 5% off of Liberty Mutual's home insurance rates. Contact Liberty Mutual at 1-800-706-5525 and mention that you are a State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) or visit a local Liberty Mutual office and let them know you are State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) for a quote. Collective Bargaining Agreements WFSE Higher Education Community College Coalition: WFSE (HE CCC) CBA(Download PDF reader) WPEA Higher Education: WPEA CBA(Download PDF reader) WFSE Represented Exempt Bargaining Unit: WFSE-Exempt CBA TCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement: TCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement 01 Which best describes your level of education? High School graduate or equivalent Some College Associates degree from an accredited college or university Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university Masters degree or higher from an accredited college or university 02 How many years of experience do you possess working with underrepresented or marginalized populations? None Less than one year More than one year and less than two years More than two years less than three years Over three years 03 How many years of experience do you possess providing financial advising, academic advising, or career counseling? None Less than one year More than one year and less than two years More than two years and less than three years Over three years 04 Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with using computer applications such as word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, database and desktop publishing software? None Beginning Intermediate Advanced 05 Do you possess experience in a community college setting Yes No 06 Do you possess experience with Workforce Funding programs? Yes No 07 Do you possess experience with providing assessment and analysis of individual's needs, skills and goals? Yes No 08 Please explain your knowledge of local community resources and services. 09 Do you possess a current, valid, unrestricted driver's license? Yes No Required Question PDN-99091327-e911-4394-9e79-5b11373cd729

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