Job Specialist III (Brockton & Bristol County)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Limoges; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Massachusetts is seeking a Job Specialist III to assist customers with unemployment insurance programs. Responsibilities include interviewing clients, explaining program policies, and providing referrals to appropriate services. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of relevant experience, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be fluent in languages like Haitian Creole or Spanish. This full-time position offers a salary ranging from $55,225 to $76,375 per year and may include hybrid work options.

Benefits

Outstanding Employee Benefits

Potential hybrid work schedule

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in personnel interviewing or job placement.
• At least one year must be in a professional capacity.
• Experience in counseling or job analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview customers for unemployment insurance programs.
• Explain program policies and provide assistance.
• Review customer data and refer customers to other programs.

Skills

Fluency in Haitian Creole

Fluency in Cape Verdean

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in Portuguese

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree in education or counseling

Job description

Job Title

Job Specialist III (Brockton & Bristol County) - (250007Q4)

Job Description

Incumbents interview customers for unemployment insurance programs; explain program policies and procedures to customers; refer customers to other agency programs; review customer data and provide customer assistance; perform related work as required.

This position requires travel throughout the Commonwealth up to four days per week. The incumbent will provide in-person services for offices in the Southeast region. Applicants must be familiar with and comfortable using various web-based applications as required to perform duties while teleworking, in the office and/or out in the field. All applicants must have a current driver’s license and reliable transportation. This position requires travel to the locations listed below one day per week, with additional coverage as needed.

• MassHire Greater Brockton

  34 School St, Brockton, MA 0230

• MassHire Fall River

  446 North Main St, Fall River, MA 02720

• MassHire Taunton

  72 School St, Taunton, MA

Fluency in Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean, Spanish and/or Portuguese is strongly preferred.

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities

1. Interview customers of agency unemployment insurance (UI) programs, by telephone or in person, to obtain record and input to UI Online or other agency system as needed, to determine initial and/or ongoing eligibility of customers for programs and services.
2. Explain to customers, by telephone or in person, such matters as: proper preparation of agency forms and materials, program policies and procedures, service availability, rights and responsibilities of all parties, reporting requirements and benefits of programs and services.
3. Refer customers to agency services as required by reviewing data gathered from interviews and written applications.
4. Interact by telephone or in person in a professional manner with customers, and operate computers and peripheral equipment following established procedures and guidelines.
5. Perform related duties such as speak, read and write clearly, be able to translate UI Law and procedures, perform data entry, statistical calculations, author appropriate responses to customers, creating reports, file, process and direct mail, among other required duties.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full‑time, or equivalent part‑time, professional or paraprofessional experience in any of the following: 1) personnel interviewing, recruitment or job placement; 2) employment, vocational, educational, psychological, sociological, or rehabilitation counseling or guidance; 3) credit or claims adjustment interviewing; 4) job analysis or position classification work, and of which at least (B) one year must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

• I. An Associate’s degree from a recognized college or university may be substituted for one year of the required (A) experience.
• II. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university may be substituted for two years of the required (A) experience.
• III. A graduate degree with a major in education, vocational or rehabilitation counseling, or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.

*Education towards such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Equal Opportunity / Affinity Statement

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self‑select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Job Posting Details

Official Title: Job Specialist III

Primary Location: [Unspecified – reference to listed offices]

Job Category: Community and Social Services

Agency: Department of Workforce Development

Schedule: Full‑time

Shift: Day

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 55,225.56 – 76,375.52 Yearly

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes

If you have diversity, affirmative action or equal employment opportunity questions or need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Dennis Johnson – 617‑626‑5111

Confidential: No