Employment Specialist : WorkSource Kitsap

The ideal candidate for the Employment Specialist (WSS3) position will excel in serving a diverse range of customers, whether individually or in groups, with both empathy and professionalism.
They possess a proven ability to conduct insightful individual assessments, facilitate critical return to work services to help job seekers overcome barriers and achieve sustainable employment. In addition to supporting job seekers you will work with employers in the community and accelerate local economic growth by serving as a business liaison, where you will consult with employers to solve their hiring challenges and directly connect skilled job seekers to high-impact career opportunities.

The ideal candidate for this position is a skilled facilitator and workforce professional who develops tailored employment service plans, navigates complex program regulations, and secures critical training resources. They possess strong coaching and mentoring capabilities, enabling them to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and help those facing significant employment challenges. As a confident communicator, they use formal assessment tools and labor market data to deliver personalized training solutions, lead targeted orientations, and facilitate specialized job search curricula that empower job seekers from diverse backgrounds and significant employment challenges.

Workforce Services Division (WSD) is made up of three Lines of Business:
Work Source, Central Operations System Support, and Washington Service Corps (WSC). WSD administers the Labor Exchange (LEX), Migrant Seasonal Farm worker (MSFW), Veterans Services, Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), and Work First and RESEA programs for job seekers and employers in Washington and provides job seekers with referrals to partners providing Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) adult, youth, and dislocated worker training and support services.

Beyond individual service, they serve as a dynamic community ambassador and collaborator who builds productive partnerships with local employers and service providers to cultivate job opportunities. They possess the organizational savvy required to manage precise records, maintain strict compliance with program protocols, and efficiently support front-line operations. Whether managing cases in the office or representing Work Source in the field, they thrive in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment dedicated to making a measurable impact on people's lives.

This role is located in Silverdale, Washington and offers one day a week of remote work (subject to schedule needs), with the remainder of the week reporting in-person to the Work Source Kitsap office.

Some of your daily tasks include but not limited to:

• Conduct in-depth interviews and registrations to evaluate job readiness, identify employment barriers, and assess customer needs.
• Develop and monitor individualized service plans and recommendations to ensure continuous customer engagement and support.
• Administer formal skill
  , interest, and aptitude tests to help job seekers clarify and establish clear training and employment goals.
• Provide comprehensive career guidance
  , outline training options, and refer customers to relevant Work Source and partner programs.
• Deliver individual and group coaching focused on job-search strategies, resume writing, applications, and interviewing skills.
• Build strong relationships with job seekers to deeply understand their needs and blend available workforce resources to support them.
• Guide and assist customers in utilizing the WorkSource WA website, digital resource center tools, and other online employment platforms.
• Connect individuals to support services
  , systematically tracking…