Top 116 Workforce development Jobs in Chicago Il

Workforce Development Specialist
Institute for Nonviolence Chicago —Back of the Yards, IL
- $50,000 a year
- Email
- Classroom
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Lead Director, Workforce Development
Urban Initiatives —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Manager of Program Compliance
CHICAGO COOK WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP —Chicago, IL
- $100,300 - $130,400 a year
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Mid-level
Business Development Manager, Higher Education Vertical Team
Amazon Web Services, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $147,900 - $200,100 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Customer service
- Salesforce
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Workforce Associate
Metropolitan Family Services —Chicago, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Workforce Navigator
Boxing Out Negativity —Chicago, IL
- $47,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid time off
- 403(b)
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Workforce Program Manager
Ascending Knowledge Community Outreach International —Harvey, IL
- $26 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
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Sr. TA Specialist
Kraft Heinz Company —Chicago, IL
- $89,800 - $112,200 a year
- Project management
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Workforce Case Manager
Ring of Hope - Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- In-person
- Entry level
- Paid time off
- 403(b)
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JOB DEVELOPER- IDHS IYIP
SGA YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES NFP —Chicago, IL
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Workforce Development and Jericho Education Fund Case Manager
Inspiration Corporation —Chicago, IL
- $50,925 - $53,045 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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City of Chicago Mayoral Fellowship
American Institutes for Research —Chicago, IL
- $35 an hour
- Email
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
YES Mentor
CIRCLE Foundation/Innovations High School —Chicago, IL
- $42,000 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Employment Specialist
Trilogy Inc —Chicago, IL
- $22.89 - $26.32 an hour
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Urgent Care
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Health and Safety Professionals
Compliance Management International —Chicago, IL
- Part-time
- Construction site
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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On-Call Residential Advisor
Aleut Federal, LLC —Chicago, IL
- $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
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Talent & Workforce Consulting Manager, Chemicals & Natural Resources
Accenture —Chicago, IL
- $87,400 - $293,800 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Talent & Workforce Consulting Sr. Manager, Chemicals & Natural Resources
Accenture —Chicago, IL
- $122,700 - $338,300 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Program Manager- Community & Healthcare Integration
Illinois Public Health Institute —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
- Senior level
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Organization Change Manager, Products Industry
Logic —Chicago, IL
- $87,400 - $293,800 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Military encouraged
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Workforce Development Specialist

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago -
Back of the Yards, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Trauma-sensitive practices
Word processing
Computer literacy
Writing skills
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Data entry
Experience working with individuals from underserved communities

Full Job Description

Back of the Yards

Job Type

Full Time

Workspace

In-office

About the Role

The Institute for Nonviolence’s workforce programming is offered in three Chicago neighborhoods, Austin, West Garfield Park, Back of the Yards and Brighton Park. The Workforce Development Specialist will facilitate a professional job-readiness curriculum that focuses on interviewing techniques, workplace competencies, and socio-emotional skill-building for participants from Back of the Yards.

When not in the classroom, the specialist also oversees overall participant management, such as addressing individual participant needs, monitoring attendance and ability to complete assignments, and evaluating overall socio-emotional skill development. The specialist therefore also completes case notes and provides referrals for additional services, as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilitate a professional job readiness curriculum that focuses on interviewing techniques, workplace competencies and socio-emotional skill-building to participants from the community
Oversee overall participant management, such as (but not limited to) addressing individual participant needs, monitoring attendance and ability to complete assignments, and evaluating overall socio-emotional skill development
Complete case notes and provide referrals to outside organizations for additional services, as needed
Consistently assess the effectiveness of the workforce program and provide feedback to supervisor on innovative/new ideas for growth and improvement
In collaboration with the Associate Director, develop and maintain positive, long-term relationships with local apprentice programs and employers to create a pipeline to job placement for program participants
Attend activities in the community relating to employment services and connect with employers, job readiness training programs, and community organizations on a frequent basis to market and enrich the program and the success of the participants
Assist with the planning and execution of a graduation for each cohort of participants
Complete required trainings, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral intervention (CBI) training and facilitator coaching

Requirements

Maintains a passionate commitment to social justice, equity, and violence reduction in the City of Chicago
Minimum of two years of experience facilitating workforce training/job readiness training or conducting one-on-one career coaching with justice-involved individuals
High School diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred or at least two year’s experience working with formerly incarcerated and/or street-involved individuals and awareness of trauma reactions
Must have valid Illinois driver’s license and be able to independently travel throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs
Basic computer skills, including ability to complete required research, data entry tasks, communicate via email, and complete basic word processing tasks, as needed
Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively in writing
Basic knowledge of the south and westside community and current street conflicts
Willingness to learn and commit to the principles of nonviolence, restorative justice and trauma-informed practices
Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and lead and organize presentations
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with a diverse population
Ability to meet prescribed deadlines, collaborate as part of a team and respond well to supervisor direction and follow up
Possess a strong sense of compassion and patience for serving an underserved population

Salary & Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $50,000.

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package.
Competitive benefits package available, including Health, Life, and 401K.

About Institute for Nonviolence Chicago

The Institute for Nonviolence Chicago’s mission is to end the cycle of gun violence in Chicago using Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s principles and teachings of nonviolence. Informed by a philosophy of nonviolence, Nonviolence Chicago will establish caring and sustained relationships with participants engaged in the cycle of violence. We will emphasize partnerships with community members, leaders, social service providers, and local law enforcement to reduce community levels of violence. We will help create a safer, healthier environment for young adults, youth, and their families. These general approaches will be specifically addressed using five major methods: Community Violence Intervention (CVI) / Street Outreach, Individualized Service Provision, Victim Support Services, Behavioral Health and Nonviolence Training.

To apply, send a cover letter along with your resume to [email protected] and please enter the job title in the email subject line.

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago - EEO Statement
Institute for Nonviolence Chicago provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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