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Position Title: Work Participation Coordinator   Level 6

Department: Center for Community Outreach

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values.  An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and
COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Function of Position

Serves as a job developer and job retention specialist for Families First (TANF) clients.  Activities will include visiting local industries and businesses, explaining the “work first” philosophy of Families First and establishing employment slots at these locations for program participants. 

 Essential Functions

 -        Manages clients on the job and monitors their retention in the job.

-        Enters data.

 Secondary Functions

 -        Coordinates support services for clients.

-       Performs other related duties as assigned.

 Knowledge and Abilities

-        Ability to work with people having a wide range of abilities and competencies.

-        Knowledge of area businesses and industries.

-        Ability and knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software required.

Supervision Given and Received

 Performs under general supervision. 

Minimum Qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree required or in lieu of degree, three years experience with Families First program and/or staffing/employment agency; at least one year with Families First program or similar program, employment staffing agency or marketing.

September 2007