Reemployment Specialist

State of Nebraska•North Platte, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Nebraska Department of Labor in connecting individuals to employment success as a Reemployment Specialist. In this position you will provide job search assistance and labor market information to One Stop Center customers, help coordinate vacancy related activities with employers, and provide career enhancement resources and opportunities to individuals. We are looking for an individual who has a strong desire to help others, enjoys daily challenges and variety, has strong communication skills and is computer savvy.

Requirements

Coursework or training in social/behavioral sciences, business or public administration, education or related field; or experience in public/human services gathering and providing information, interviewing and assessing client needs.
Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide authorized independent transportation.
Knowledge of: Department of Labor and American Job Center services; general functions and structure of an employment service program; interviewing techniques; methods for showing and promoting agency services; NEworks system; Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint; SharePoint, Google Docs.
Skilled in: customer service; communicating with others in person, virtually, or by phone; interacting with people of all socio-economic levels; maintaining self-control and composure under trying conditions; typical office computer systems; presenting information clearly to others; assessing customer needs; database entry, case management.
Ability to: learn and apply employment service policies and procedures; learn and understand the local and national labor markets; maintain relationships with other agencies or community organizations; conduct interviews; follow instructions; prepare reports; independently make decisions; work in a high stressed and fast-paced environment; maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in human resources, behavioral science, business administration, communication, education or marketing.
Spanish/English bilingual skills desired.

Responsibilities

Provide job search assistance to customers including job referrals, interviewing to determine qualifications, education, training, etc.
Perform initial customer intake to determine program eligibility, code applications and register new applicants.
Screen for employer requirements and match applicants to suitable opportunities.
File job search listings and match job seekers to openings; update files and make changes.
Provide labor market information and vocational guidance.
Oversee resource area; update and maintain new materials; provide guidance and assistance to customers including computer resources/internet resources, resume programs, self-registration, and job leads.
Provide detailed customer assistance in use of software programs; troubleshoot computer related software problems as needed.
Administer specialized clerical testing to determine minimum qualifications for job requirements; record, report and document results; provide counseling to applicants on test results and meaning.
Contact businesses to schedule interviews for applicants; obtain pertinent information of job orders, special job developments, and mass recruitments.
Answer questions related to workforce availability, wages, and labor/industry trends.
Perform a variety of recruitment activities, including coordination of mass recruiting efforts and job fairs.
Contact partners and community resources on available programs and resources; participate on community resources panels.

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
Fun, inviting teammates