Employment Specialist

the South Dakota State Government•Mission, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. The Department of Social Services (DSS) focuses on strengthening and supporting the citizens of South Dakota with a vision to build Strong Families, South Dakota's Foundation and Our Future. DSS believes families have the right to be safe and secure, respects individual and cultural differences, and values collaborative communications, teamwork, partnerships, and trust for essential family services. Employees have opportunities for creativity, making a difference in the lives of South Dakotans, professional development through valuable trainings, and teamwork in a friendly work environment.

Requirements

Highly motivated and experienced person with a passion for serving the public and displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals.
Compassionate individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas.
Dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities.
Dedicated individual who will represent the Department of Social Service with integrity and enthusiasm.
Individual who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.
Communicate effectively and efficiently.
Successfully plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines.
Demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy and tact when interacting with others.
Display confidence and innovation despite adversity.
Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders.
Understand concepts related to client confidentiality.
Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
Prepare clear and concise documentation, reports and correspondence that reflect relevant facts.
Assume initiative with minimal supervision.
Strong work ethic.
Comprehension of critical thinking and problem-solving techniques.
Must apply online.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
Must complete employment eligibility verification upon hire using E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in social science, behavioral science, or other human service-related fields, business administration, public administration, education, or public health.
Experience in health care administration, finance, accounting, or insurance.
Entry level knowledge and abilities may be acquired through any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the incumbent to possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Possession of a National Career Readiness Certificate.

Responsibilities

Assesses and analyzes current life circumstances to develop and enhance employment opportunities for low income individuals participating in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Identifies and addresses barriers to employment.
Assists in job search and job retention activities.
Provides counseling and solutions to promote employment.
Identifies customer interests, strengths, skills, abilities and challenges.
Determines appropriate training and sets realistic goals to match customers with appropriate jobs.
Develops curriculum for and presents workshops and public presentations.