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TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION Workforce Development Spec (Longview) in Longview, Texas
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Certified Best Place for Working Parents, is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist II to join Workforce Solutions East Texas - Longview office located at 209 S Center St, Longview, TX 75601.
You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Perform routine (journey-level) employment work. Work involves conducting interviews to assess client needs, disseminating information and facilitating access to workforce development programs, and providing employment counseling services. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Disseminates information regarding workforce development programs, as well as special and supportive services.
- Assists clients with applications for employment, ensuring completeness, and with job searches, resume preparation and other related activities.
Assists employers in establishing accounts, using the job matching system and amending job posting information.
Interviews clients to assess and record information regarding training needs, education, experience, skills, interests, and other relevant factors to determine clients' career development opportunities and eligibility of benefits.
Determines employers job requirements, matches clients to current job openings, and refers qualified clients.
Maintains case management records
Maintain or establishes working relationships with employers to verify satisfactory placement of clients.
Administers employment assessments and test instruments.
Assists in developing marketing, instructional or training materials to distribute to internal and external clients.
May facilitate or assist in facilitating job readiness sessions and in conducting presentations to explain employment programs and services.
May assist in writing job postings at the request of employers.
Performs related work as assigned.
YOU QUALIFY WITH: -Two years and six months of full-time qualifying experiences in gathering information, interviewing, or counseling; in the instruction, demonstration, and interpretation of policies in a public or private enterprise; in direct social work; in eligibility determination; or in workforce development issues and programs.
- Fifteen semester hours of accredited college work may be substituted for each six months of experience.
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:: Bilingual English - Spanish is a plus.
*Only interviewed applicants will be notified of selection or non-selection.
YOU GAIN: - Competitive starting salary: $3120.00 - Defined Retirement Benefit Plan - Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts - Medical Insurance - Currently, the state pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. Eligible part-time employees get a 50% state contribution for themselves and 25% for their dependents. Employees pay the remainder of the premium by paycheck deduction before taxes are withheld. - Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance - 8 hours' sick leave per month - 8 hours' vacation leave per month with potential to earn more with longevity - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services - Additional benefits for active employees: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
VETERANS: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditors Office by pasting this link into your browser: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Employment.pdf
HOW TO APPLY: Info:PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE APPLYING TO THIS POSTING.
-To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo. -Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We will not consider applicants that will need sponsorship now or in the future. -In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. -A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042. If you have questions regarding the application process for this posting, please call 903-707-1439.