What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Services Specialist - Augusta Career Center position at State of Georgia?
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is seeking highly qualified applicants for their full-time Employment Services Specialist position(s) within the Office of Workforce Development in the following locations: Augusta Career Center
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts interviews with job, program, or unemployment applicants to obtain information needed to provide services.
- Demonstrates the use of job listings to assist clients with skill building
- Develops, conducts, and/or coordinates workshops and presentations to applicants on job readiness or the most current job search techniques.
- Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with local employers to develop opportunities for clients.
- Evaluates application information and determines initial or ongoing program eligibility.
- Performs job counseling with applicants to identify their abilities, needs, interests, and values in relation to job and career opportunities.
- Provides career development and assessment services to clients for the purpose of matching their application skill sets to vacancies.
- Refers applicants to services such as counseling, literacy or language instruction, transportation assistance, and childcare.
- Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas.
- Perform assigned duties between multiple assigned locations, to include minimal travel and outstation work within local workforce development area, as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED and two years of related experience or Associate’s degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) and related Wagner-Peyser (WP) Act.
- Experience with delivery of Employment Services.
- Experience delivering presentations in groups.
- Bilingual/Spanish speaking.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Time and task management skills
- Basic computer skills and ability to adapt to job-related software programs
- Organizational skills
- Project management skills
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Skills in interpersonal relations and customer service
- Decision making and problem-solving skills
HOW TO APPLY
Interested parties should apply at Team Georgia Careers, Team Georgia Careers Website
Applications will be accepted until filled. Due to an anticipated large volume of applications, only those who receive an interview will be notified of the status of the position.
It shall be a condition of employment to submit to a background investigation. Offers of employment shall be conditional pending the result of the background investigation.
Federal Law requires ID and eligibility verification prior to employment.
All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are ages 18 through 25, are required to register for the military draft and must present proof of Selective Service Registration upon employment.
Applicants who need special assistance may request assistance by phoning (404) 679-1759.
The Technical College System of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).
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