Workforce Development Specialist 4
About The Position
The Workforce Development Specialist 4 serves as a Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) Outreach Worker for the Office of Workforce Development, Division of Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Outreach, in Lafayette, Louisiana. The role informs MSFWs about the workforce development services available through Louisiana’s Comprehensive and Affiliate American Job Centers and encourages them to access employment, training, and supportive services offered through WIOA-mandated partner programs. The Outreach Worker maintains regular communication with American Job Center managers and designated Wagner-Peyser staff in assigned service areas. The position educates MSFWs about Employment Service (ES), the Employment-Related Law Complaint System, and basic farmworker rights. Duties include identifying and engaging MSFWs, assisting with applications and referrals, helping prepare and refer complaints, coordinating appointments and transportation as needed, and documenting outreach and services in accordance with program requirements.
Requirements
- Six years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; or six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; or a bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; or a master's degree plus two years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services.
- For experience substitution, every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university counts as one year toward the six years of full-time work experience in any field, up to 120 semester hours and four years of substitution.
- An ideal candidate will demonstrate the competencies of building and supporting teams, developing plans, and focusing on customers.
Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach to identify and engage MSFWs not reached through normal American Job Center intake activities.
- Assist MSFWs with applications for Employment Services and referrals to employment opportunities.
- Provide information on farmworker rights and the Employment Service and Employment-Related Law Complaint System.
- Assist in preparing and referring employment service and employment-related law complaints.
- Refer individuals to career, training, and supportive services available through workforce partners.
- Assist with scheduling appointments and arranging transportation to American Job Centers or other service providers, as needed.
- Document outreach activities and services provided in accordance with program requirements.
- Maintain regular communication with American Job Center managers and designated Wagner-Peyser staff in assigned service areas.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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