Employment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $35,000-$40,000

Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW!) provides a network of resources for employers and career seekers. We partner with businesses to develop recruiting and retention strategies, and we partner with job seekers to enhance education and career opportunities.

Capital Area Michigan Works! is a proud partner of the American Job Center network. Our three American Job Centers in Charlotte, Lansing, and St. Johns provide mid-Michigan employers and career seekers with the best resources to fulfill their employment needs.

As our Employment Specialist, you will help job seekers develop effective job search strategies so that they can obtain employment.

The ideal candidate is required to have a High School diploma or equivalent with at least one year of experience in business, human resources, case management, career / workforce development, or other area of social science. Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) Certification is preferred. Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and / or Google applications, databases, and websites is required.

Essential Job Functions

Provides customer service to visitors, employers, and job seekers via telephone and in person.

Assists job seekers and employers to effectively use the Pure Michigan Talent Connect website, including troubleshooting, problem-solving

and computer problems, and assisting customers with resumes, cover letters, and job search strategies.

Registers job seekers for unemployment.

Operates the Reemployment program for Ingham County.

Navigatefederal and state databases.

Creates the monthly workshops calendar for the Ingham American Job Center, as applicable.

Keeps events on the Camw.org calendar up to date.

Schedules and reserves rooms for individuals using the Service Center.

Other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

CAMW! offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package, including an excellent retirement plan. The specific compensation range for this position will be disclosed to qualified candidates at the screening phase of our process to ensure that this position is in alignment with candidate expectations and qualifications.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to contact us directly. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center / TTY Callers Use 711 or (844) 578-6563.

Capital Area Michigan Works! is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Applications are accepted continuously until the position is filled.

Salary : $35,000 - $40,000