Workforce Development Specialist-RS

Career Team•McKinney, TX

1d•$45,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Career Team is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to join our team. This role will focus on providing basic career services in accordance with the Wagner Peyser Act (WPA) to participants that may be eligible for the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program. This is a federal grant program designed to allow states to provide intensive reemployment assistance to individuals who are receiving unemployment insurance (UI) benefits and are determined to be likely to exhaust their benefits before becoming reemployed.

Requirements

At least a High School diploma and at least two years full-time experience with direct, human resource recruiting, social work business consulting, workforce development, or business consulting/development
Strong understanding of workforce solutions, job placement strategies, and employer engagement practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with employers and job seekers
Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations to improve business outcomes
Familiarity with labor market trends, employment laws, and regulations affecting businesses
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software for managing client relationships
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Commitment to delivering high-quality consulting services and achieving client satisfaction
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs
Strong relationship building skills with the ability to gather information and provide exceptional solutions that exceed expectations is critical
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with strong listening and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively as part of a team
A Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or Multilingual
Strong multitasking abilities and proactive approach to tasks
Training in Trauma Informed Care, evidence-based practice, and/or whole family services

Responsibilities

Conduct orientations or disseminate information regarding workforce development programs, as well as special and support services.
Provide labor market information customized to individual participant needs
Enroll and register individuals in employment services funded by the Wagner-Peyser Act
Assess eligibility to continue receiving unemployment benefits.
Collaborate with each UI claimant to customize services to meet the claimant’s specific needs
Ensure that unemployment claimants meet the work-test requirement by registering with the state labor exchange system (completion of the Wagner-Peyser registration in WorkInTexas.com)
Help job seekers find employment for which they are qualified, to help establish long-term employment stability and earning potential
Facilitate job matching between employers and job seekers
Facilitate group and/or individual workshops for basic career services (resume, interviewing, job search skills)
Provide information about labor market conditions and in demand industries
Coordinate, arrange, and staff job fairs and hiring events, for employers across industries in person and virtual platforms
Record and document services and data enter a case note in WorkInTexas.com for job seekers and employers to demonstrate compliance with the Wagner Peyser services.
Track and monitor when job seekers find work on their own, or receive services that support employment placement and retention
Collect and file (electronically) all required documentation to support data accuracy, compliance and performance outcomes, within the required timelines.
Collect and file (electronically) all required documentation to support data accuracy, compliance and performance outcomes (10 week claimant, FTR, Scheduled orientations, etc.), within the required timelines.
Ensure the security and confidentiality of customers’ personal identity data
Comply with the priority of service requirements, along with the nondiscrimination and complaint procedures for workforce services.
Help employer fill jobs by recruiting, screening, and referring qualified job seekers who meet job requirements
Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset
Other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor, which are consistent with the responsibilities of your position and the evolving needs of the business.