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Employment Services Specialist - Savannah Career Center
State of Georgia - Savannah, GA
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Employment Services Specialist position at the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) involves providing essential services to job seekers and applicants within the Office of Workforce Development. The role focuses on conducting interviews, offering job readiness workshops, and establishing relationships with local employers to enhance job opportunities for clients. The specialist will also evaluate applicants' eligibility for programs and provide career development services to match their skills with job vacancies.
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.
- Performs assigned duties between multiple assigned locations, including minimal travel and outstation work within the local workforce development area.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and two years of related experience or Associate's degree.
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- Project management skills.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
- Skills in interpersonal relations and customer service.
- Decision making and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
