Employment Specialist 3 (WSS3): WorkSource Rainier

State of Washington•King County - Seattle - Rainier Valley, WA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Workforce Services Division (WSD) is seeking an Employment Specialist to provide personalized support to a diverse range of customers, both individually and in groups, with empathy and professionalism. This role involves community outreach to connect job seekers with employers, requiring exceptional customer service and computer proficiency. The candidate must be highly organized and adaptable, especially under pressure. The Workforce Services Division (WSD) administers various programs for job seekers and employers, including Labor Exchange (LEX), Migrant Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW), Veterans Services, Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), and WorkFirst and RESEA programs. They also provide referrals to partners offering Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) training and support services. This position is located in South Seattle, Washington, and requires in-person attendance at the WorkSource Rainier office.

Requirements

Option 1: One year (1) as a WorkSource Specialist 2 within the Employment Security Department, or in an equivalent class with another state’s Employment Security agency.
Option 2: Two years (2) years of professional experience in workforce development, social or human resource services, public relations, or professional public contact work.
Option 3: A combination of education and/or relevant experience equals two (2) or more years.
Employment Coaching Expertise: Ability to provide career guidance and training.
Workforce Development Knowledge: Proficiency in outlining employment options.
Employment Support and Referral Expertise: Ability to support job seekers' needs effectively.
Digital Literacy and Online Navigation Expertise: Ability to support job seekers in using web-based employment tools.
Customer Assistance Skills: Proficiency in guiding individuals through digital job search platforms.
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Must be able to pass Unemployment Insurance (UI) & Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) claim and fraud check.

Responsibilities

Provide staff-assisted customer services, such as group and individual in-depth interviews, partial and full registrations, and review job readiness, employment barriers, and customer needs.
Use skill, interest, and aptitude tests using informal tools to identify employment and/or training goals, develop and monitor service plans, and develop recommendations for continuous improvement.
Provide information in person, virtually, and over the phone about the full range of agency services and programs and refer to appropriate agency and community resources.
Meet one on one with customers to answer questions about job search strategies, provide Labor Market information, review resumes and cover letters, and assist with interviewing skills.
Answer phone calls and direct to the appropriate team as well as providing timely responses to email and face-to-face interactions.
Assist customers in the use of resource center services including technology, resumes, applications, and interview skills training to prepare for job openings.
Provide basic information on how to apply for unemployment benefits, direct UI customer concerns, issues, and problems to the liaison or supervisor.
Monitor WorkSource program performance management activity within agency reporting systems and create and disseminate reports as required by supervisors and managers.
Collaborate with WorkSource partners regarding enrollments, program guidelines, training recommendations, and negotiate and confirm customer eligibility.
Represent the workforce partnership, communicate, and work closely with partners and stakeholders; be responsive to requests.