DescriptionTHIS IS A TEMPORARY STATUS POSITION WITH DURATION UNDETERMINED AT THIS TIME. TWC is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist I at the Workforce Solutions Dallas Grand Prairie Center.Performs entry-level employment work. Work includes conducting interviews to assess client needs, disseminating information and facilitating access to workforce development programs, and providing employment counseling services. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. General Duties:-Disseminates information regarding workforce development programs, as well as special and supportive services. -Assists clients with applications for employment, ensuring completeness, and with job searches, rsum preparation and other related activities. -Assists employers in establishing accounts, using the job matching system and amending job posting information. -Interview clients to assess and record information regarding training needs, education, experience, skills, interest and other relevant factors to determine clientsand#39; career development opportunities and eligibility of benefits. -Determines employersandrsquo; job requirements, matches clients to current job openings and refers qualified clients. -Administers employment assessments and test instruments. -Assists in maintaining case management records. -May contact employers to discuss ways to improve services and meet labor market needs more effectively. -May assist in performing outreach to special client groups to provide information, follow up on initial contact or encourage clients to use services. -May assist in hiring activities such as job fairs. -May assist in writing job postings at the request of employers. -Performs related work as assigned.Preferred Qualifications:-English language sufficient to compose correspondence, summarize information, and write case narratives. -Interviewing procedures and assessment techniques. -Conducting interviews. -Counseling others. -Establish and maintain effective public contacts. -Demonstrate sensitivity toward persons whose behavior, attitudes and/or cultural background are different from oneand#39;s own -Treat customers with courtesy and respect. -Identify the needs, strengths and weaknesses of others. -Use tact and diplomacy when providing suggestions to customers. -Extract information from a computer system and a wide variety of written materials such as forms, resource lists and case records. -Ability to meet deadlines. -Ability to gather and assess information. -Ability to communicate effectively. Minimum Qualifications:-Two years of full-time qualifying experience in gathering information, interviewing or counseling; in the instruction, demonstration, and interpretation of policies in a public or private enterprise; in direct social work; in eligibility determination; or in workforce development issues and programs. -Fifteen semester hours of accredited college work may be substituted for each six months of experience. The salary for this position is $2,500.00 per month. TWC not only offers a competitive salary but the State of Texas benefits package includes everything from health insurance, a retirement plan, and a variety of leave types. Learn about TWC jobs and benefits at www.texasworkforce.org/twcjobs.VETERANS:Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditorandrsquo;s Office by pasting this link into your browser: http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk?MOSC_Employment.pdf.How to Apply:You must submit a State of Texas Application for Employment electronically through Taleo or www.WorkIntexas.com (WIT). Paper, faxed, or e-mailed applications will not be accepted for this posting. If
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