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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

The Department of Labor has a Labor Services Representative (DVOP)/Trainee Opportunity in Utica

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Full-Time -  38 hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Status as a Veteran* as defined by federal statutes AND A bachelors or higher degree**,
OR One-year of detailed experience as indicated below.

Detailed Experience: providing employment, reemployment, training and labor market services to job seekers, employers, unions and other interested parties. These activities must include one of the following areas: conducting interviews to evaluate the nature of services desired, obtaining employment histories, identifying barriers to employment and developing solutions to such barriers, providing information about workforce development and training programs and related grants, or reviewing and evaluating workforce development and training services' applications.
*Eligibility must be verified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the time of interview.
**Degree must be awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.
If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency.

Hourly LSR's are not eligible for transfer or reassignment.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference in selection will be given to veterans with service-connected disabilities Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.

Reassignment Qualifications (Current Department of Labor Employees only):Current Department of Labor employee with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a Labor Services Representative (DVOP)/Trainee 1/2 title; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current eligible list for this location if one exists.

STANDARD DUTIES:
The Labor Services Representative (Disabled Veterans Outreach Program) duties will include but are not limited to the following: provide and facilitate a full range of employment and training services to veterans; focus on providing and facilitating intensive services to veterans with significant barriers to employment; provide case management services; conduct outreach activities; provide services at other out-station locations as assigned.

Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evening and/or out-stationed assignments.

All candidates must submit the following to :
A cover letter A copy of your resume in Word or PDF format
Proof of Bachelor's degree, if applicable
Copy of your DD214 (which shows your discharge status)
Proof of service connected disability (example: letter from VA is acceptable, please note 55b/c letters cannot be accepted as proof of service connected disability)
Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.

If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, .

How to Apply:
To apply, contact the employer by mail, by email, or on-line:
New York State Department of Labor Harriman State Campus,
Building 12, Room 561
Albany, NY 12240
Email:
View the posting:  https://nlx.jobsyn.org/7d87434a0a4342698e6ddb76ec832b7d161

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Just in: New Local Job Opportunities

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Are these great local companies looking for YOU? 

Precision Castparts Corp. is looking for a Machinist, New Hartford NY

Precision Castparts Corp. is looking for a NDT LEVEL III Engineer - New Hartford, NY

Cornerstone Building Brands is looking for a Production Associate 1st Shift in Rome

Schneider is looking for a Class A CDL - Dedicated truck driver - Tractor Supply in Frankfort

 

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A4TD is hiring a Full-Time Trainer - Position is Remote

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Associates for Training and Development is looking for a talented individual to join their Training team.

The position is remote with an option of working in an office within A4TD’s
service areas (the states of Connecticut, Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont).

"A4TD has an opening for a Trainer to join our dedicated, mission-driven team. Our dynamic team comes from diverse backgrounds. We are teachers, coaches, accountants, former restaurant managers, veterans, and more.

Are you a self-starter, curious and creative, and ready to learn? If you are motivated to make a difference, this may be a great fit. We can train the right person.

What is the job?
We are looking for a motivated and creative professional to join our team that administers workforce development programs, including the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). The SCSEP helps low-income, unemployed seniors by assigning them to paid internships at local nonprofits and public agencies, then helps them transition to permanent employment and achieve economic independence. Your job is to support A4TD’s programs by leading professional development activities through mentoring, coaching, and training staff (professional staff and participant assistants) in their core job responsibilities. This position is part of A4TD’s Training Team. Some travel to A4TD offices may be needed and is reimbursed at the current IRS rate. The position is remote with an option of working in an office within A4TD’s service areas (the states of Connecticut, Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont).

What are my job functions?
 Train to performance - plan, design, deliver and evaluate training programs
 Collaborate with managers to determine areas for employee improvement, and conduct 1-1 and/or small group sessions to address employee needs
 Develop learning systems consistent with the company’s core values of continuous improvement
 Develop and execute systems to monitor and ensure employees are successfully performing their job responsibilities
 Contribute in new staff onboarding activities
 Identify specialized training opportunities and interfaces with training partners to secure low/no cost training opportunities for program participants.

Perks & Benefits:
 A very competitive benefits package including a generous 401K match; medical, dental and vision insurance; paid federal holidays; sick and vacation time; life insurance; and EAP
 A positive, collaborative work environment where your ideas are welcomed
 Opportunities for professional growth and development
 A diverse and hardworking team that learns from one another
 Flexible schedule and flexibility in a way that prioritizes a work-life balance

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in business, education, HR, or related field
Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in corporate training, education,
program management, or HR

What you will bring to the role:
 Great attitude: motivated to make a difference, ready to learn, and has a collaborative approach
 Knowledge of: corporate training techniques, effective teaching methodologies and tools, and use of virtual platforms to deliver training
 Coaching skills: the ability to energize staff to perform their core job responsibilities
 Communication skills: the ability to deliver engaging presentations to groups of people; the ability to clearly and concisely communicate one-on-one both verbally and in writing; the ability to engage in active listening
 Time management and organizational skills: ability to balance competing, time-sensitive priorities
 A self-starter who can work independently with minimal direction, while maintaining a commitment to teamwork and collaboration
 The ability to creatively solve problems and innovate within a highly regulated environment
 Computer skills: Intermediate level proficiency in MS Office suite products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and especially PowerPoint. File management skills; online research skills; proficiency in e-learning software is an asset
 Authorization to work in the USA required.


We would love if you could bring to the role:
 Professional training credential, such as a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), is a plus
 Experience working with mature workers, culturally diverse populations, and persons with disabilities
 Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

TO APPLY:  Email your cover letter with salary requirements and resume to

Only those applicants who submit both documents will be considered.

They plan to review resumes starting the week of 2/20/23.

Associates for Training and Development (A4TD) is a nationally recognized workforce development non-profit that originated in 1983. A4TD administers job training programs for mature workers in five states: CT, ME, NY, PA, and VT. We recognize the dignity and worth of our program participants and hold firm in the belief that mature workers have the right to contribute to
their economic stability. When a program participant is offered a job consistent with their interests and abilities, we at A4TD are uplifted and energized to do it again with the next participant. As the demographics of our country’s workforce change, we know mature workers bring needed skills and talents to the workplace.

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Whitestown Dental Care is looking for a Dental Assistant

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One yaer of dental related experience. Salary Range $15.00 -$19.00

 

Job Description

Seat patients, assist Dr. ,take x-rays, sterilize instruments
Dental experienced

Reference/Security Check? Yes
Job is: Full Time, Part Time
Work Hours 7:00-5:00
Please check normal work days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Overtime? No
Number of Years of Education Needed? 12
Years of Experience Required 1 preferred
Will you accept related experience? Yes
Is a driver's license required? Yes
Salary Range $15.00 -$19.00
Health Insurance? Yes
Paid Vacation? Yes

TO APPLY Contact: Rebecca Diodati
Email

https://whitestowndentalcare.com/

Whitestown Dental Care
131 Oriskany Blvd, Whitesboro 13492

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New Local Job Opportunities - February 3, 2023

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Just in- These local companies are hiring now!

 

FerrellGas is hiring a Truck Driver (Seasonal) in Verona, NY

Kitware is hiring a Machine Learning Engineer in Rome, NY

Assured Information Security, Inc. has a Engineering Co-op/Internship Opportunity (Summer 2023) in Rome, NY

 

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