NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Employment Specialist
80 - WINSTON COUNTY, MS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$32K/yr - $43K/yr
0+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, which aims to assist Mississippians in finding jobs. The Employment Specialist will work at the Louisville WIN Job Center to interview and screen applicants, perform outreach, and assist participants in employment-related programs.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Will interview and screen applicants to determine eligibility for employment-related programs
Will perform employer and community outreach to market all agency services
Will interview and screen participants to determine eligibility for Wagner-Peyser and Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) related programs
Will screen and refer qualified participants to job orders
Will case manage participants of various Federal and State programs
Will assist participants in the Resource Center with online services
May assist with Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act training programs, including the On-the-Job Training program and the Individual Training Account program
Will assist customers in person, by telephone, and at the reception desk
Will work with all Federal and State programs within the office
Some travel may be required
May make presentations to small and large groups of customers
Must be available to work in a public center that provides in-person service to customers of various programs
Will perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Good interpersonal and customer service skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good time management skills
Good organizational skills
Must possess outstanding computer skills, including proficiency with internet-based applications and email
All applicants must have a valid driver's license
Must pass an extensive background check
Preferred
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an Associate's Degree and 2-3 years of experience
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and two (2) years of experience in a directly related field
Benefits
Health/Prescription Insurance
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Optional Insurances
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Military Leave
Holidays
Retirement Programs
Deferred Compensation
State Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Training
Promotional Opportunities
Career Ladders
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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