Workforce Development Specialist I (FFTL)
About The Position
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce development, and economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. The Cabinet provides education and training programs, employment and reemployment services, unemployment insurance, and disability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, find work, and maintain economic stability. It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers to align training with labor market needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces. The Career Development Office provides workforce services to Kentuckians who are unemployed, under-employed, or searching for a new career path. We also provide a variety of services, such as assistance with unemployment insurance, business downsizing, labor market information, job postings, and recruiting and training. This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non- merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
Requirements
- Must complete two years (54 semester hours) from a college or university.
- Work experience in workforce programs such as WIOA, employment services, and/or unemployment insurance programs, or experience in education, public administration, business, human services, military, human resources or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Nice To Haves
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.
Responsibilities
- Assists individuals with employability plans and identifies intensive services.
- Assists with workshops for job seekers to assist with job search skills, resume writing, and interview assistance.
- Refers customers to appropriate partnering agencies and recommends additional education and, or, trainings to assist in achieving career goals.
- Works with employers to promote the benefits of employment services and to solicit potential job opportunities for employment service participants.
- Assists customers with completing applications and schedules interviews with employers.
Benefits
- Eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
