Employment Specialist 3 (WSS3): WorkSource Auburn

State of Washington•King County – Auburn, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Workforce Services Division (WSD) is seeking an Employment Specialist 3 to serve a diverse range of customers with empathy and professionalism, both individually and in groups. 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. WSD administers various programs for job seekers and employers, including the Labor Exchange (LEX), Migrant Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW), Veterans Services, Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), and WorkFirst and RESEA programs, and provides referrals to WIOA training and support services. This is an open-continuous recruitment, meaning applications are reviewed as received. The position is located in Auburn, Washington, and requires in-person attendance at the WorkSource Auburn 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.
Ability to take action to learn and grow.
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, aptitude tests, as well as 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, provide timely responses to customer emails and engage in 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 interviews.
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, and training recommendations; negotiate and confirm customer eligibility.
Represent the workforce partnership, communicate, and work closely with partners and stakeholders; be responsive to requests.