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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 4 hours ago

Career Employment Services Consultant II

Edgecombe County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$38K/yr - $59K/yr

1+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The Career Employment Services Consultant II will provide information, guidance, and assistance to job seekers and employers in a local career center environment, acting as a liaison between the center and local businesses while developing recruitment strategies and maintaining relationships with employers.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide information, guidance and assistance to customers seeking employment and employers seeking workers through programs administrated by the Department of Commerce/Division of Workforce Solutions

Act as a liaison between the center and local businesses

Identify employer needs, promote job opportunities, and facilitate connections between businesses and potential candidates

Develop recruitment strategies, organize job fairs (hiring events), and conduct outreach to local companies

Maintain relationships with employers to understand their workforce requirements

Conduct interviews, enter information into databases, research job orders, and take job listings from businesses by phone or in person

Cross-train in Career Center services, conduct Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA), and collaborate with workforce partners in an Integrated Services Delivery (ISD) environment to ensure effective service delivery

Qualification

Human resource administrationJob developmentPlacementEmployment counselingJob search strategiesRelationship buildingDiversity awarenessEvent managementInterview preparationRESEA knowledgeCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in human resource administration, case management, job development and placement, employment counseling, vocational guidance and counseling, social work, vocational rehabilitation, claims analysis, or related public contact work dealing with job applicants and employers in a variety of functions

Associate degree and three years of experience in human resource administration, case management, job development and placement, employment counseling, vocational guidance and counseling, social work, vocational rehabilitation, claims analysis, or related public contact work dealing with job applicants and employers in a variety of functions or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Ability to build and maintain relationships with local businesses and community organizations, while effectively managing multiple tasks and events such as job fairs and employer outreach initiatives

Ability to work well with diverse populations, understanding the needs of both the employers and job seekers

Ability to communicate orally and in written form effectively with a variety of individuals both internal and external to the organization

Knowledge of job search strategies, resume writing and interview preparation techniques to assist job seekers

Knowledge and experience conducting RESEA appointments