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Employment Specialist

South Central Workforce Investment Board
Poplar Bluff, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

Job description

As an Employment Specialist you will:

  • Provide case management and career counseling to adults and youth customers.
  • Determine WIOA eligibility and accurately complete required documentation for enrollment.
  • Provide comprehensive case management and follow-up to ensure positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract.
  • Provide individualized basic skills assessment and identify employment goals based on career interest, ability, and personal development considerations.
  • Build one-to-one working relationships with adults and youth to assist in mitigating challenges to obtaining and retaining employment.
  • Provide consistent and comprehensive case management follow-up and retention services.
  • Document all participant contacts and activities in case progress notes.
  • Enter all employer information and employer contacts into appropriate systems and monitor employer activities.
  • Meet performance criteria on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
  • Ensure that positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract.

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Career counseling experience.
  • 1-3 years of sales or business experience preferred.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts.
  • Demonstrated telephone, computer, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Human Resources or a related area preferred (or equivalent experience).
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
  • Valid Driver's License and an automobile are required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000

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