Workforce Development Specialist-RS

Job title: Workforce Development Specialist - RS

Reports to: RESEA Program Manager

Location: North Central Texas - Position will split time between Stephenville and Granbury Centers

Employment Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt Employee

Career Team is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to join our team. This role will focus on providing basic career services in accordance with the Wagner Peyser Act (WPA) to participants that may be eligible for the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program. This is a federal grant program designed to allow states to provide intensive reemployment assistance to individuals who are receiving unemployment insurance (UI) benefits and are determined to be likely to exhaust their benefits before becoming reemployed.

• Conduct orientations or disseminate information regarding workforce development programs, as well as special and support services.
• Provide labor market information customized to individual participant needs.
• Enroll and register individuals in employment services funded by the Wagner-Peyser Act.
• Assess eligibility to continue receiving unemployment benefits.
• Collaborate with each UI claimant to customize services to meet the claimant’s specific needs.
• Ensure that unemployment claimants meet the work-test requirement by registering with the state labor exchange system.
• Help job seekers find employment for which they are qualified, to establish long-term employment stability and earning potential.
• Facilitate job matching between employers and job seekers.
• Facilitate group and/or individual workshops for basic career services (resume, interviewing, job search skills).
• Provide information about labor market conditions and in-demand industries.
• Coordinate, arrange, and staff job fairs and hiring events for employers across industries in person and virtual platforms.
• Record and document services and data; enter a case note in  for job seekers and employers to demonstrate compliance with the Wagner-Peyser services.
• Track and monitor when job seekers find work on their own, or receive services that support employment placement and retention.
• Collect and file (electronically) all required documentation to support data accuracy, compliance and performance outcomes within the required timelines.
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of customers’ personal identity data.
• Comply with the priority of service requirements, along with the nondiscrimination and complaint procedures for workforce services.
• Help employer fill jobs by recruiting, screening, and referring qualified job seekers who meet job requirements.
• Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset.
• Other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor, consistent with the responsibilities of your position and the evolving needs of the business.

• At least a High School diploma and at least two years full-time experience with direct, human resource recruiting, social work, business consulting, workforce development, or business consulting/development.
• Strong understanding of workforce solutions, job placement strategies, and employer engagement practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with employers and job seekers.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations to improve business outcomes.
• Familiarity with labor market trends, employment laws, and regulations affecting businesses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software for managing client relationships.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality consulting services and achieving client satisfaction.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Strong relationship building skills with the ability to gather information and provide exceptional solutions that exceed expectations.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with strong listening and problem–solving skills.
• Ability to…