http://www.wfplus.org/index.php Up-to-date job listing and the latest news from the WORKFORCE plus website. en Copyright 2010 2010-03-05T15:32:55+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/free-workshops-available-to-current-healthcare-workers/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/free-workshops-available-to-current-healthcare-workers/ Are you currently employed in the dental profession? Are you a nurse, radiological technician or respiratory therapist? Are you interested in receiving free continuing education certifications? Then register today to attend the Healthcare Continuing Education Conference being held on Saturday, March 20th at Tallahassee Community College. Registration begins at 7:15 am and the workshops will run until 1:15 pm. News: Free Workshops Available to Current Healthcare Workers 2010-03-05T14:32:55+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1064/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1064/ Required; High school diploma or GED. Due to the nature of the job, must speak, read and handle correspondence in Spanish and English. 1-2 years of college preferred. Required 1 year in accounts collection process preferably over the phone collection. Position will determine why accounts are past due, development repayment agreements & enter into a computer. Position is 15-20hrs a week in the evening Job Post: Loan Collections 2010-03-01T03:00:41+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1070/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1070/ Bachelor degree in Safety or Engineering Science and 5-10 years experience working as a safety professional in an industrial environment (chemical plant or similar). Field Safety responsibilities for monitoring and enforcing safe work practices in a manufacturing environment, for issuing permits for such areas as Hot Work and Confined Space Entry and for conducting incident investigations and safety inspections. Job Post: Safety Engineer 2010-03-01T03:00:30+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1067/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1067/ Candidate must have a Florida Histechnologist license and national certification (e.g., ASCP) is required. Position requires skill in embedding and cutting tissue samples, preparing slides to be stained and collated for the Dermatopathologist, work flow centered around a Sakura Xpress microwave processor (processing time 1-2 hours), special stains, with controls, and control logs, routine instrument maintenance (Sakura Xpress microwave processor, Sakura Prisma/Film stainer/cover slipper, Sakura Tissue Tech TEC 5 embedding station), and troubleshoot instrument problems, documenting corrective actions and record quality control. Job Post: Histechnologist 2010-03-01T03:00:25+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1071/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1071/ **EMPLOYER WILL CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS**, requires high school diploma or GED. Must be a current licensure in the state of Florida. Duties will be to handle triage patients, take vital signs, and draw blood on adults and pediatric patients. Facilitate specialist referrals and other duties as needed. Position is full time, Monday - Friday, employer will discuss work hours, salary and insurance benefits. Spanish is a plus. Job Post: Licensed Practical Nurse 2010-03-01T03:00:24+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1068/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1068/ Requires a Bachelor degree and reliable transportation to perform daily tasks. Looking for people to lead and represent Company. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Must have written, and verbal communication skills. Duties include maintenance work. This is a Tobacco and Drug free work place. Very tight and confined work areas. Will work Mon-Fri 7am to 5pm. Job Post: Technician Supervisor (Heating and A/C) 2010-03-01T03:00:24+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1069/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1069/ An associate degree and three years of accounting or grant work experience or a bachelor degree and one year of accounting or grant work experience. (One year of college education with satisfactory completion of a course in Accounting may substitute for one year of experience. Vocational/technical training in an area of accounting or business can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for each year of the required experience.) Conducts day-to-day contract and grants accounting functions such as financial reporting to outside agencies including, federal, state, local and private, preparation of journal entries, approving requisitions for purchase for grant-funded activities, revenue recognition and account reconciliation. Job Post: Accounting Specialist OPS 2010-03-01T03:00:22+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1072/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1072/ EMPLOYER CONDUCTS BACKGROUND CHECK. Associate's degree in Business Administration or 3-years related experience in a production environment required. Duties: Directs and coordinates the development and implementation of activities in the production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules, plans and administers procedures and budgets, makes budgetary recommendations. Selects and develops staff to ensure efficient operation of the function. Provides, direct supervision to a unit or group of employees within established guidelines, procedures and policies. Assigns tasks, checking work at frequent intervals and maintain schedules. Schedule Full-time 3rd Shift - Mids. Job Post: Production Supervisor /SPC-Operations 2010-03-01T03:00:18+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1073/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1073/ Requires a Bachelor degree. Must have current licensure and certification as a PA (Physician Assistant) or ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) in the State of Florida. Spanish is a plus. Job Post: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner 2010-03-01T03:00:13+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1066/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1066/ ***Employer Conducts Background Check***, Required High School diploma or GED. Certified as a Supportive Living Coach and requires one (1) year experience working with people with disabilities. Position is working with persons with disabilities, training on goals and assisting in the community. Position is 20 plus hrs, Mon - Sun Job Post: Certified Supportive Living Coach 2010-03-01T03:00:01+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1065/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/jobseeker/job-detail/1065/ ***EMPLOYER CONDUCTS BACKGROUND, DRUG AND MOTOR VECHICLE TEST/CHECK***, GED or HS Diploma required. Must, have reliable transportation to perform job. MUST have experience with installation and or repair of security systems. Will install basic wiring, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment in residential and commercial areas. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Monday-Friday - hours vary. Employer has dress code. Job Post: Security Installer 2010-03-01T03:00:00+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/get-the-training-get-the-employee/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/get-the-training-get-the-employee/ WORKFORCE plus has partnered with Lively Technical Center to create CNA training classes directly at their Leon office on South Monroe Street. News: Get The Training, Get The Employee 2010-02-11T18:57:47+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/certified-nursing-assistant-training/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/certified-nursing-assistant-training/ Certified Nursing Assistants are on the front line of patient care. Working closely with patients, Certified Nursing Assistants, also known as CNA's, assist patients with basic needs including bathing, grooming, feeding as well as checking vital signs and assisting nurses. News: Certified Nursing Assistant Training 2010-02-11T18:57:26+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/free-health-care-training/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/free-health-care-training/ Workforce Plus in Tallahassee is providing an opportunity to receive free training for those interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician or Health Information Technician. News: Free Health Care Training 2010-02-09T19:14:07+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/gadsden-officials-unite-to-promote-development/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/gadsden-officials-unite-to-promote-development/ Gadsden County, despite all its travails during the recession, is pushing ahead with an economic development initiative that leaders hope will pay short-term dividends with more jobs and longer term benefits in a wider array of local industries. News: Gadsden officials unite to promote development 2010-02-02T13:48:57+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/florida-taking-part-in-federal-program-to-get-residents-back-to-work/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/florida-taking-part-in-federal-program-to-get-residents-back-to-work/ Florida is participating in a new federal stimulus program aimed at putting jobless people back to work by subsidizing their pay and benefits through Sept. 30. News: Florida taking part in federal program to get residents back to work 2009-12-30T13:09:55+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/local-jobs-created-with-stimulus-money/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/local-jobs-created-with-stimulus-money/ Capital Area Community Action Agency and Workforce Plus have joined together to create 20 new jobs in the community. News: Local jobs created with stimulus money 2009-12-17T14:47:36+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/moore-will-make-businesses-sizzle/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/moore-will-make-businesses-sizzle/ A letter addressed to incoming Chamber of Commerce President Kimberly Moore: News: Moore will make businesses sizzle 2009-12-03T15:29:41+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/local-healthcare-industry-receives-300000-boost/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/local-healthcare-industry-receives-300000-boost/ WORKFORCE plus has been awarded a $300,000 grant from Workforce Florida Inc. to address the needs of the healthcare industry in Tallahassee. News: Local Healthcare Industry Receives $300,000 Boost 2009-12-01T13:52:01+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/free-short-term-training-available-to-local-job-seekers/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/free-short-term-training-available-to-local-job-seekers/ Workforce Plus is offering free short-term training to Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla residents who are unemployed or who meet program income requirements. News: Free short-term training available to local job seekers 2009-10-14T14:20:03+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/get-ready-for-the-green-living-expo-on-saturday/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/get-ready-for-the-green-living-expo-on-saturday/ There are more than 50 exhibits of green building products, appliances and technologies, plus displays on green career possibilities planned for Saturday's Green Living Expo in Tallahassee, but there is space for still more. News: Get ready for the Green Living Expo on Saturday 2009-10-14T14:19:47+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/hibit-spaces-still-available-for-green-living-expo/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/hibit-spaces-still-available-for-green-living-expo/ There are more than 50 exhibits of green building products, appliances and technologies, plus displays on green career possibilities planned for the Oct. 17 Green Living Expo in Tallahassee, but there is space for more. News: hibit spaces still available for Green Living Expo 2009-10-12T13:27:42+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/good-jobs-going-unfilled/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/good-jobs-going-unfilled/ With about 15 million Americans looking for work, economists say there are still many good jobs going unfilled. News: Good Jobs Going Unfilled 2009-10-06T14:47:16+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/workforce-plus-monster-government-solutions-to-present-job-seeker-workshop/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/workforce-plus-monster-government-solutions-to-present-job-seeker-workshop/ Workforce Plus announced today a collaboration with Monster Government Solutions to plan and produce "Monster Mania", a free workshop Oct. 22 to provide job seekers with the advice and resources they need to find a job and manage their careers. News: Workforce Plus, Monster Government Solutions to present job-seeker workshop 2009-10-06T14:45:21+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/workforce-plus-mens-wearhouse-2nd-annual-suit-drive/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/workforce-plus-mens-wearhouse-2nd-annual-suit-drive/ Concerned that thousands of men are unable to secure employment because they lack the initial, yet vital, step of looking presentable for a job interview, WORKFORCE plus and Men’s Wearhouse are working together to collect thousands of articles of professional attire as part of the 2nd Annual National Suit Drive, September 1-30. News: WORKFORCE Plus & Men’s Wearhouse 2nd Annual Suit Drive 2009-09-02T17:13:50+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/high-school-dropouts-impact-economy/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/high-school-dropouts-impact-economy/ The Alliance for Excellent Education released a report showing that if those who dropped out of high school in 2009 had graduated, they would have provided Florida with an extra 27 billion dollars over the course of their lifetime. To ensure this doesn't impact the Big Bend area, Workforce Plus has been working with Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla school districts to make sure those who drop out receive help. News: High School Dropouts Impact Economy 2009-09-02T17:12:12+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/grant-awarded-to-workforce-plus/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/grant-awarded-to-workforce-plus/ WORKFORCE plus, the workforce development board serving Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties, has recently been awarded $148,500 through Workforce Florida Inc. This grant is an effort to enhance educational opportunities in the high growth industry of healthcare to increase the available labor pool of employees. News: Grant awarded to Workforce plus 2009-08-24T17:10:03+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/workforce-plus-has-training-activities-for-youth/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/workforce-plus-has-training-activities-for-youth/ Getting a job has become very challenging in these hard economic times — especially for students. News: Workforce Plus has training activities for youth 2009-07-20T20:05:20+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/school-supply-drive/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/school-supply-drive/ The first ever Workforce Plus school supply drive kicks off on Wednesday, July 1st. News: School Supply Drive 2009-07-20T20:04:02+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/workforce-plus-is-hosting-summer-connect-program/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/workforce-plus-is-hosting-summer-connect-program/ Tallahassee, FL (WTXL)--More than 500 teenagers in Leon, Gadsden and Wakulla counties are getting job education and paid training over the next few weeks. News: Workforce Plus is hosting Summer Connect program 2009-07-20T20:03:46+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/soft-skills-a-key-to-successful-hiring/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/soft-skills-a-key-to-successful-hiring/ Educators and workforce professionals have reacted to employer concerns about the readiness of the labor pool by developing assessment tests and remediation programs to evaluate and train job-seekers in the soft skills. News: Soft skills a key to successful hiring 2009-07-20T20:00:59+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/families-news-notes/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/families-news-notes/ Workforce Plus seeks work clothes. News: Families: News & notes 2009-07-20T20:00:12+00:00 http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/maecenas-eget-auctor-erat.-vestibulum-elementum-felis-non-velit-elementum-v/ http://www.wfplus.org/index.php/news/maecenas-eget-auctor-erat.-vestibulum-elementum-felis-non-velit-elementum-v/ David Gardner, executive director of the Gadsden County Chamber of Commerce, said it's too early to throw a party based on statistics that show rural North Florida is suffering less from the recession than the rest of Florida. News: Big Bend suffering less in bad economy 2009-07-16T14:43:27+00:00