Employment Specialist

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Description:

The Employment Specialist provides career guidance and case management services to participants enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs. This role supports participants through individualized service planning, referrals, assessments, job placement assistance, and follow-up services designed to promote successful employment and long-term retention. Employment Specialists maintain accurate participant records and contribute to program performance and reporting requirements.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Counseling & Mental Health Services, Professional Services

Final date to receive applications: September 25, 2026

Job Open Date: September 10, 2026

The Employment Specialist provides career guidance and case management services to participants enrolled in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs. This role supports participants through individualized service planning, referrals, assessments, job placement assistance, and follow-up services designed to promote successful employment and long-term retention. Employment Specialists maintain accurate participant records and contribute to program performance and reporting requirements.

• Recruit, interview, screen, determine eligibility, stabilize, enroll, and orient program participants.
• Network and maintain relationships with workforce system partners and social service organizations to leverage funding and supportive services.
• Assess participants’ job readiness, training, placement, and support service needs.
• Provide participants with support services and referrals to community agencies to address barriers to employment.
• Provide labor market information on in-demand occupations and local employment opportunities to develop individualized career and employment action plans.
• Develop work experience, on-the-job training, and internship opportunities for participants.
• Maintain regular contact with participants, training providers, and employers to monitor progress, resolve issues, support retention, and identify additional training needs.
• Facilitate individual and group job search preparation and training to build workplace readiness skills and professional habits.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and compliant participant files.
• Collect and compile data and statistics required for local, state, and federal reports.
• Collaborate as part of a team to ensure program and system goals are successfully met.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Associate’s to bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience may substitute for formal education.
• Experience managing, working in, or providing oversight of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) employment and training programs.
• Knowledge of WIOA and related federal and state regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with data compilation, data entry, and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Mission-Driven Work:
  Help young people unlock their full potential
• Supportive Culture:
  Collaborative team environment
• Professional Growth:
  Opportunities to expand your impact and skills
• Inclusive Values:
  Work with an organization that prioritizes equity and accessibility

Please note that employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

This position may require travel to meet with clients, attend employer meetings, or participate in community events. Flexible scheduling may be necessary to accommodate participant needs, including occasional evenings and…