at Kansas WorkforceONE in Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Job 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.
This position is an hourly role and reports to a functional supervisor and the Director of Operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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.
