870722 - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE I - 40045057

State of Florida

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional position which markets employment and training programs; serves Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFW’s) who are unemployed and/or seeking new jobs; provides counseling services to MSFW’s with vocational needs by determining interests, aptitudes, and training; refers individuals to appropriate private and public agencies for aid, assistance, and training; and secures employer cooperation in the placement of referred candidates. The incumbent in this position is required to travel locally and must provide own transportation.

Requirements

Must be from MSFW background; and/or speaks the predominant language of the local MSFW workforce, i.e, Spanish; and/or be racially or ethnically representative of the MSFW’s in the service area.
Required to travel and must provide own transportation.
Extensive use of computers to input and retrieve data.
The person selected must be Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to read, write, and speak in both languages.
As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.
Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department.

Nice To Haves

Must be from MSFW background; and/or speaks the predominant language of the local MSFW workforce, i.e, Spanish; and/or be racially or ethnically representative of the MSFW’s in the service area.

Responsibilities

Conducts outreach and assessment services for MSFW’s in the areas where they live, work, and congregate.
Determines employment needs through interviews.
Discusses services available through Florida Commerce (FC) and the Career and Service Center.
Provides information and assistance consistent with their needs related to benefits, training, labor market information, and supportive services.
Makes available and distributes concise written documents informing MSFW’s of their rights under state and federal statutes and regulations.
Advises MSFW’s of the Worker Complaint System.
Interviews applicants and refers them to available job openings.
Assists other professional staff in identifying and extending services to MSFW’s in need of job referrals, intensive counseling, guidance, or other specialized services.
Conducts job development for MSFW applicants, or refers them to other associates for job development activities.
Acts as liaison between MSFW’s and DEO management regarding services, complaints, and requested information.
Serves as liaison between DEO partners or organizations that represent and assist MSFW’s.
Coordinates DEO services with these agencies and organizations.
Records information, maintains records, and prepares reports related to MSFW activity.
May assist in conducting prevailing wage surveys.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment