What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Development Specialist (Livingston) position at Texas Workforce Commission?
Who We Are
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Certified Best Place for Working Parents, is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist II to join Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas - Livingston office located at 1214 W. Church, #300, Livingston, Texas
You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
You Gain
The Workforce Development Specialist II performs 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
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 Auditor’s Office by pasting this link into your browser: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Employment.pdf
How To Apply
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Livingston
Work Locations
Livingston:1241 W. Church
Job
Eligibility Interviewers
Organization
TWC Business Unit
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Type
Standard
Job Level
Non-Management
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting
Jul 22, 2024, 8:00:35 AM
Work From Home
No
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Certified Best Place for Working Parents, is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist II to join Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas - Livingston office located at 1214 W. Church, #300, Livingston, Texas
You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
You Gain
- Competitive salary: $3,050.00/month
- 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.
The Workforce Development Specialist II performs 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
- Disseminate information regarding workforce development programs, as well as special and supportive services.
- Assist clients with applications for employment, ensuring completeness, and with job searches, resume preparation and other related activities.
- Assist employers in establishing accounts, using the job matching system and amending job posting information.
- Interview 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.
- Determine employers’ job requirements, matches clients to current job openings, and refers qualified clients.
- Maintain case management records
- Maintain or establish working relationships with employers to verify satisfactory placement of clients.
- Administer employment assessments and test instruments.
- Assist 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.
- Perform related work as assigned.
- Bilingual English - Spanish
- Two years and six months of full-time qualifying experience in gathering information, interviewing or counseling; the instruction, demonstration, and interpretation of policies in a public or private enterprise; direct social work; eligibility determination; or in workforce development issues and programs and customer service.
- Fifteen semester hours of accredited college work may be substituted for each six months of experience.
- Six months of full-time in-service experience classified as a Workforce Development Specialist I with regular status will satisfy the minimum qualifications.
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 Auditor’s Office by pasting this link into your browser: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Employment.pdf
How To Apply
- To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.
- TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
- 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.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Livingston
Work Locations
Livingston:1241 W. Church
Job
Eligibility Interviewers
Organization
TWC Business Unit
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Type
Standard
Job Level
Non-Management
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting
Jul 22, 2024, 8:00:35 AM
Work From Home
No
Salary : $3,050
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