Intake Specialist​/WIOA Eligibility Specialist

Intake Specialist / WIOA Eligibility Specialist

Career TEAM is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. We blend cutting‑edge technology with compassionate, high‑touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. At Career TEAM, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world‑class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you’re passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here.

Career TEAM is seeking a WIOA Eligibility Specialist to join our team in North Central Texas. This individual will play a key role in supporting program operations by conducting eligibility screenings, verifying documentation, and building participant cases in compliance with WIOA guidelines. The WIOA Eligibility Specialist will report directly to the WIOA Program Managers and ensure timely, accurate processing of participant files to support enrollment and service delivery.

• Provide information about workforce services.
• Process screenings and applications to determine eligibility for customers in East Texas.
• Enter source document data into case management and document storage systems. Maintain database by entering new and updated customer information.
• Process customer documents by reviewing data for deficiencies.
• Resolve discrepancies by using standard procedures or returning incomplete documents to the supervisor for resolution.
• Acquire and maintain ongoing programmatic competency to ensure compliant management of cases.
• Accurately document customer interactions through well‑written case notes.
• Ensure that case files meet or exceed the programmatic requirement.
• Maintain operations by following policies and procedures.
• Work with office equipment, computer software, and computer hardware.
• Work as part of a team to achieve a common goal.
• Approach each day and task with a "ZAG" mindset.
• Other duties and projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of work experience combining elements of training, customer service, and working with a culturally diverse customer base with the ability to be culturally sensitive.
• Ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them toward achieving goals.
• Personal computer literacy required, including effective use of the Internet, e‑mail, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to meet and/or exceed set goals and objectives.
• Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A valid Driver’s License.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience and knowledge of WIOA and TANF workforce development contracts/programs.
• Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive.

Employment Type: Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt Employee

Job Site: Onsite

Travel: 25% travel within the region

About Career TEAM: Founded in 1996, Career TEAM, LLC is a private workforce development organization.

Career TEAM’s outstanding record of accelerating the human condition has resulted in numerous honors:

• Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s 500 fastest‑growing privately held companies.
• Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation.
• Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government‑funded solutions program.
• Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare‑to‑Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider.

Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Background Check Requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.