Career Support Specialist Temporary

SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAMS INC • Beaumont, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Career Support Specialist's primary function is to register job seeker customers in the reception area and assist them in the resource room with their employment needs. This role also involves administering assessment testing, assisting with center orientations, and providing additional center support as needed. The specialist must be familiar with all center services, activities, and events to connect customers with career services, including co-enrollments in specialized workforce programs. Excellent customer service is expected.

Requirements

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years of administrative/clerical experience.
• Must have good computer skills, including experience with MS Office suite.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with WIT and/or The Workforce Information System of Texas (TWIST) software system.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Assist job seekers in developing quality WorkInTexas (WIT) applications for employment by securing and recording information reflecting work qualifications based on experience, training, skills, abilities, interests and other factors relevant to proper selection for referral to suitable job openings.
• Review WIT applications for completeness and quality.
• Provide WIT technical assistance, as needed.
• Refer and guide applicants to suitable employment.
• Maintain customer data and documentation in WIT.
• Provide employment counseling to applicants who present unusual placement or job adjustment challenges.
• Interview clients and use/administer assessment tools to determine education, experience, skills, interest, and other relevant factors to fully explore client’s career development opportunities and possible training needs.
• Research and disseminate labor market information.
• Assist with delivery of center orientations.
• Provide additional center support, as assigned.
• Provide backup coverage for the Front Desk Receptionist.
• Monitor center customer flow and assist visitors appropriately.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Must be able and willing to work remotely as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED