Reemployment Specialist

$22.29 - $25.07_____________________________________________________________OVERVIEW OF MESA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Mesa County Department of Human Services is a forward-thinking agency that has over 300 employees serving the needs of nearly 40,000 residents. From the Colorado National Monument to the thriving agricultural lands and city centers, Mesa County contains a diverse, natural landscape that provides many outdoor activities and adventures. As individuals and an organization, we value and respect humanity, honesty, balance, inclusion and teamwork.

We provide a level of flexibility for staff to be able to accommodate their lives outside of the office environment. We value family and the relationships that make our lives rewarding.

Our Mission:

The Mission of the Mesa County Department of Human Services is to help individuals and families achieve safety, stability and opportunity for meaningful employment.

Our Values:

Mesa County Department of Human Services values represent our behavioral anchors for how we conduct ourselves. Simply stated, we value Humanity, Balance, Honesty, Inclusion and Teamwork

JOB SUMMARY:

The Reemployment Specialist applies strong coaching, communication, and analytical skills to support Unemployment Insurance claimants in achieving reemployment through the RESEA (Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment) program. This role combines compliance oversight with individualized career coaching, using a human-centered approach to guide participants through goal setting, job search strategies, and connection to workforce and community resources. The specialist demonstrates the ability to navigate complex systems, coach individuals through career transitions, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)Client Engagement and Career Coaching Builds trust and rapport using active listening and a participant-centered approach

Guides individuals in setting realistic employment goals and developing job search strategies

Interprets assessments and labor market information to support informed career decisions

Program Compliance and Policy Interpretation Applies Federal, State and local policies to ensure participant eligibility and program adherence

Reviews, analyzes, and verifies work search activities and required documentation

Identifies issues that may impact Unemployment Insurance benefits and provides participants with appropriate guidance and contact information for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Unemployment Insurance Division.

Case Coordination and Documentation Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant case records across multiple systems

Demonstrates strong attention to detail in data entry, file management, and documentation standards.

Manages multiple participant cases simultaneously while maintaining organization, accuracy, and timely follow-up.

Resource Navigation and Problem Solving Assesses barriers to employment and connects individuals to appropriate workforce and community resources

Navigates complex systems to provide coordinated support

Uses critical thinking to address participant needs and troubleshoot challenges

Collaboration and Systems Coordination Works effectively with internal teams to provide holistic services to participants

Participates in statewide alignment efforts and contributes to service delivery improvements

Shares information and supports consistency across programs and…