Employment Specialist Sunnyside​/Project-Dual Language-Spanish

This is a Project position that is expected to last through June of 2028.

This is a Dual Language position. The incumbent will receive a 5% salary premium in addition to the listed compensation. The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively in person, via telephone and in writing in Spanish.

This position works in-person at the Work Source Office in Sunnyside.

This position will be eligible for 1 day of telework per week after training.

The ideal candidate for the Employment Specialist 3 (Work Source Specialist
3) role is a dynamic and adaptable workforce development professional with a strong commitment to serving diverse communities. They bring a deep understanding of integrated service delivery and are passionate about connecting job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities while supporting employers in meeting their workforce needs.

The incumbent will deliver employment services at the Work Source Center, for those customers who need job search support, training and assistance to find employment who are unemployed. Providing services both in-person and virtually, this candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is skilled at navigating multiple program areas including Work First, Basic Food & Employment, Veterans Services, Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) and Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act, among others.

This individual excels in providing customer-centered employment services, conducting assessments to identify training and employment pathways, and facilitating engaging orientations and workshops. They are detail-oriented and proficient in records management, ensuring compliance with agency and program procedures. Their ability to build and maintain strong relationships with businesses, community partners, and service providers enhances the reach and impact of Work Source services.

A collaborative team player, they contribute to regional service strategies and are committed to fostering innovation, continuity, and staff morale.

They demonstrate a clear understanding of federal, state, and local policies and are dedicated to upholding agency performance standards. With a proactive mindset and a customer-first approach, this candidate is well-positioned to advance the mission of ESD and make a lasting impact in the community.

Provide routine, basic customer-centered employment services. This includes:

• Provide staff-assisted customer services; conduct group and individual in-depth interviews, partial and full registrations, and review job readiness, employment barriers and customer needs; administer skill, interest, and aptitude tests using formal tools; identify employment and/or training goals; develop and monitor service plans; develop recommendations for continuous engagement
• Provide information about the full range of agency services and programs; direct to appropriate internal or external resources and/or support services; provide for continuous engagement
• Provide career and/or employment guidance and training information; refer customers to job search, training providers and/or resources through Work Source and/or partner services

Perform records management functions in accordance with agency and local policy and procedures. This includes:

• Administer a variety of assessments and informal and formal career tools; review and explain results; incorporate assessment results into employment plans in conjunction with relevant labor market information; prepare and present information to customer
• Record and maintain case notes, service plans, program-related expenditures, and exit outcomes; coordinate with other employment and training programs as necessary; enter new and/or updated data in management information systems

Facilitate group or…