Career Employment Services Consultant II

State of North Carolina

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians. The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity. The posting will close and stop accepting applications at 11:59 pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above. Recruitment range is $37,782- $ 59,035 "Internal Posting- Only Temporary or Permanent Commerce Employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Commerce eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 may apply". This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement. Description of Work: The NCWorks Career Center provides a full range of services to diverse categories of job seekers and employers to meet their employment and placement needs through assessment and development of job requirements, evaluation of experiences, skills and abilities, referral to jobs, job training programs or other placement services. The position is in a local office environment located in Rocky Mount and services Edgecombe, Nash and Wilson counties. The primary purpose of the position is to provide information, guidance and assistance to customers seeking employment and employers seeking workers through programs administrated by the Department of Commerce/Division of Workforce Solutions and the local Workforce boards in a local career center environment. The primary duties of this position are to act as a liaison between the center and local businesses. The role includes identifying employer needs, promoting job opportunities, and facilitating connections between businesses and potential candidates. Responsibilities will involve developing recruitment strategies, organizing job fairs (hiring events), conducting outreach to local companies, and maintaining relationships with employers to understand their workforce requirements. Duties also involve conducting interviews, entering information into databases, researching job orders, and taking job listings from businesses by phone or in person. The position will cross-train in Career Center services, conduct Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA), and collaborate with workforce partners in an Integrated Services Delivery (ISD) environment to ensure effective service delivery. The work is performed under the supervision of the DWS Manager in the NCWorks Career Center in Nash County. About the Division of Workforce Solutions: The mission of the North Carolina Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS) is to develop North Carolina's workforce talent, help individuals advance their career opportunities, and meet business workforce needs by connecting talent to jobs.

Requirements

• To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information).
• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in human resource administration, case management, job development and placement, employment counseling, vocational guidance and counseling, social work, vocational rehabilitation, claims analysis, or related public contact work dealing with job applicants and employers in a variety of functions; or Associate degree and three years of experience in human resource administration, case management, job development and placement, employment counseling, vocational guidance and counseling, social work, vocational rehabilitation, claims analysis, or related public contact work dealing with job applicants and employers in a variety of functions or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with local businesses and community organizations, while effectively managing multiple tasks and events such as job fairs and employer outreach initiatives.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations, understanding the needs of both the employers and job seekers.
• Ability to communicate orally and in written form effectively with a variety of individuals both internal and external to the organization.
• Knowledge of job search strategies, resume writing and interview preparation techniques to assist job seekers.
• Knowledge and experience conducting RESEA appointments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the center and local businesses.
• Identifying employer needs
• Promoting job opportunities
• Facilitating connections between businesses and potential candidates.
• Developing recruitment strategies
• Organizing job fairs (hiring events)
• Conducting outreach to local companies
• Maintaining relationships with employers to understand their workforce requirements.
• Conducting interviews
• Entering information into databases
• Researching job orders
• Taking job listings from businesses by phone or in person.
• Cross-train in Career Center services
• Conduct Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA)
• Collaborate with workforce partners in an Integrated Services Delivery (ISD) environment to ensure effective service delivery.

Benefits

• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
• WeSave Employee Discounts
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees