Reemployment Coordinator

State of Nebraska•Beatrice, NE

9d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals in your community? Join the Nebraska Department of Labor in connecting individuals to employment success as a Reemployment Coordinator. You will help create opportunities for fellow Nebraskans by developing and promoting Career Center services to job seekers, employers, and partners. We are looking for an individual who has a strong desire to help others and enjoys daily challenges and variety. If this sounds like you...apply today! Here's what we have to offer! • 13 paid holidays • Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately • Military leave • 156% state-matched retirement • Tuition reimbursement • Employee assistance program • 79% employer paid health insurance plans • Dental and vision insurance plans • Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government • Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State • Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service • Training and Development based on your career aspirations

Requirements

Post high school coursework or training in social/behavioral sciences, counseling, business, public administration, education, marketing or a related field; or experience in client development and case management including interviewing, research and direct customer service.
Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in human resources, behavioral science, business administration, communication, education, marketing or related field.
Experience in case management.
Bilingual language (i.e. Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, etc.) desired.

Responsibilities

Develop and promote Career Center services and coordinate partner activities.
Provide preparation and vocational guidance to applicants; assist employers in filling vacant positions.
Coordinate services with local community development entities to promote community growth.
Utilize various means of technology to provide needed data.
Market Career Center services to the community and employers; contact, schedule, and conduct employer visits to explain staff-assisted and self-service service options.
Advocate as business liaison to oversee One Stop Center marketing; coordinate visits, offer special products, and market services to area business community.
Develop and maintain shared employer database and oversee coordination of marketing efforts among partners; develop OJT and work experience training opportunities for clients; and perform follow up activities.
Plan, implement, and present workshops relevant to business and job seeker needs; plan and present presentations at schools, job fairs, etc. and develop informational briefings/presentations to promote workforce development services.
Screen applicants for eligibility for partner programs and utilize vocational guidance tools to assist applicants with career services; work closely with partners in coordinating services of mutual clients.
Perform case management of clients; research and recommend clients for intensive and various training services including Re-Employment Services, Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Rapid Response, Veterans and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Trade Adjustment Act (TAA), which requires in-depth case management and vocational guidance.
Perform Employment Services (ES) career services including client registration, eligibility, assessments, and employment statistics information.
Conduct presentations and perform outreach activities through membership on various advisory boards, committees, and community organizations.
Perform data entry and retrieval activities for various programs as necessary.
Perform job search/matching activities for employers and applicants including registration, job referrals and job development.
Administer assessment instruments (tests, surveys, etc.) and other planning tools; interpret results and counsel clients.
Receive and verify job orders from employers and enter information into various computer programs as needed.
Match qualified applicants to job orders.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations