Employment Specialist (WSS4): WorkSource Ellensburg
Employment Specialist (WSS4): WorkSource Ellensburg
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$ 51384 - 69072
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Description
The ideal candidate for this position will excel in serving a diverse range of customers. Demonstrating exceptional customer service skills and computer proficiency is crucial. Additionally the candidate must be highly organized and adaptable especially under pressure to thrive in this role.
About the Workforce Services Division:
Workforce Services Division (WSD) is made up of three Lines of Business: WorkSource Central Operations System Support and Washington Service Corps (WSC). WSD administers the Labor Exchange (LEX) Migrant Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) Veterans Services Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and WorkFirst 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.
The salary listed includes a 3% general wage increase effective July 1 2025.Duties
As an Employment Development Specialist youll assist with the day-to-day delivery of Labor Exchange and RESEA services and provide personalized support both in the office and through community outreach to help individuals achieve their employment goals. Your excellent communication and tech skills will be crucial in building trusting relationships and managing program requirements. If youre passionate about helping others and enjoy a dynamic collaborative environment apply today to support our mission of connecting job seekers with employers! This role is located in Ellensburg Washington and offers a hybrid schedule of 1 day a week of remote work with the remaining days of the week reporting to theWorkSource Ellensburg office.
Some of what you will do:
- Conduct individual interviews to articulate program services and activities identify components applicable to customer need and develop recommendations for continuous engagement.
- Determine eligibility and/or appropriateness for program enroll and explain program participation requirements and develop employment and training contracts and agreements based on applicable regulations customer eligibility and assessment.
- Manage caseload provide case management facilitate appropriate support services and/or make referrals as well as identify and evaluate barriers and explore solutions to assist in removing barriers and obtaining needed documentation.
- Administer a variety of assessments as well as both formal and informal career tools review and explain the results and incorporate that information into employment plans in conjunction with relevant labor market information to present to the customer.
- Conduct outreach to develop and sustain relationships with the community and keep informed ofavailable external resources and referrals.
- Conduct group and individual orientations and workshops and supply program specific information aboutservices benefits and eligibility.
- Monitor WorkSource program performance management activity using agency reporting systems and create and disseminate program reports as required by supervisors and managers.
- Record and maintain case notes service plans program-related expenditures and exit outcomes in multiple data management systems.
- Collaborate with WorkSource partners regarding enrollments program guidelines and training recommendations and negotiate and confirm customer eligibility when necessary.
Qualifications
Required:
One year as a WorkSource Specialist 3 or equivalent class within the Employment Security Department or another states Employment Security agency
OR A Bachelors degree and three years of relevant experience in workforce development social or human resource services public relations or public contact work such as: education social services public relations human resource services unemployment insurance benefits programs insurance claims law enforcement and banking OR a combination of education and/or relevant experience.
ORA combination of education and/or relevant experience that totals seven (7)or more years.
Education to Experience Equivalences:
Associate Degree 2 years Bachelor Degree 4 years Masters or Higher 5 years
Additional Requirement of Employment:
- Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) Claim & Benefit Information Review.
- This position is based in a WorkSource location and has a flexible option of up to 1 day telework and 4 days in office which is subject to change based on future needs of agency office expectations.
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Supplemental Information
Why work with us
Ouragencys mission and values drive every decision that we make determine how we interact with others and are at the core of who we are. We value Access Love Belonging Equity and Stewardship. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; thats why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support value and trust our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.
Opportunity for All
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural ethnic racial religious sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities people with disabilities people over 40 years of age people with religious beliefs veterans or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
If you are a person needing assistance in the application process if you need this job announcement in an alternate format or if you have general questions about this opportunity please contactKatie Swanson theTalent Acquisition TeamorWashington Relay Service 711 prior to the position closing. If you are having technical difficulties creating accessing or completing your application please contact or or toll free Washington Relay 711.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
