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Texas Workforce Commission · 6 months ago

Workforce Development Specialist (Orange or Port Arthur)

Beaumont-PA Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$3,100/mo - $3,100/mo

2+ years exp

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. As a Workforce Development Specialist II, you will deliver employment services that meet the needs of job seekers and employers, providing guidance and support to help individuals navigate their path to employment.

EducationGovernmentPersonal DevelopmentPublic RelationsService IndustryStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Connect people to meaningful work by providing employment services that match job seekers with opportunities aligned to their skills and goals

Support employers by assisting with job postings, identifying qualified candidates, and offering recruitment services tailored to business needs

Promote and train job seekers on Workforce Solutions electronic tools, such as WorkInTexas, and MyTXCareer, helping them build résumés, explore careers, and navigate digital resources

Support job seekers receiving unemployment insurance by guiding their job search efforts and helping them connect to employment opportunities and helpful services

Serve priority populations including veterans, migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFWs), and others with barriers to employment, offering specialized services and targeted outreach

Provide worker support by helping them navigate the complaint process and ensuring access to supportive services

Maintain thorough documentation of services provided, client outcomes, and employer engagement in compliance with state and federal reporting requirements

Perform routine (journey-level) employment work. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment

Serve as a first point of contact for job seekers, listening, assessing needs, and guiding them to appropriate services and employment options

Conduct in-depth client interviews to understand education, experience, interests, and barriers, using this information to develop employment plans

Deliver and explain employment services clearly, ensuring clients understand their next steps and have what they need to succeed

Assist job seekers in completing job applications, creating résumés, and preparing for interviews or hiring events

Helping clients navigate the complaint system and providing referrals to appropriate agencies

Support employers with tools, insights, and labor market information that strengthens their ability to recruit and retain talent

Conduct outreach, presentations, and workshops to promote workforce programs, both in-person and virtually

Work collaboratively with other workforce programs and partners to ensure seamless service delivery and compliance with all Wagner-Peyser requirements

Represent the agency with professionalism in communities and workforce centers across Texas

Perform other duties as assigned to support workforce development goals

Qualification

Workforce development programsEmployment services knowledgeWorkInTexasMyTXCareerOutreach activitiesInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsClient interviewingRecordkeepingEmpathy

Required

Two years and six months of full-time 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

Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position

Preferred

Three years of full-time experience in outreach activities, gathering and disseminating information, interviewing or counseling; the instruction, demonstration, and explanation of policies in a public or private enterprise; social work; eligibility determination; or in workforce development issues and programs

Knowledge of employment services, unemployment insurance work requirements, and workforce development programs

Familiarity with Workforce Solutions electronic tools (e.g., WorkInTexas, MyTXCareer)

Ability to compose correspondence, summarize information, write case narratives, and processing complaints and related legal procedures

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Ability to work independently while delivering employment services that help job seekers and employers succeed through Workforce Solutions

Comfort conducting outreach and providing services at employer sites, community centers, educational institutions

Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to service excellence

Benefits

Defined Retirement Benefit Plan

Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

Medical Insurance

Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

Company

Texas Workforce Commission

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Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas.

Founded in 1936

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees