Bilingual Employment Specialist 4 — BFET & WorkSource

State of Washington; Moses Lake (WA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Washington is seeking an Employment Specialist 4 for the BFET project to deliver customer-centered employment and training services at the Union Gap WorkSource office. This in-person role includes up to one day of telework per week after training and requires effective communication in Spanish with diverse communities.

The ideal candidate will have strong assessment, case management, and individualized service planning skills, partnering with WorkSource teams to connect customers

Qualifications

• Ability to assess needs and develop service plans to achieve self-sufficiency.
• Experience in case management and coordinating services.
• Ability to guide customers through program requirements and develop employment strategies.
• Strong communication skills in person, by phone, and in writing; Spanish language ability required.
• Demonstrated empathy and client-centered service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develops individualized service strategies based on assessments and helps customers set self-sufficiency goals.
• Conducts interviews to articulate program services and identify applicable components.
• Manages caseload, provides case management, coordinates support services, and makes referrals.
• Assesses knowledge and abilities to determine employment and training activities.
• Develops instructional strategies and uses technology and guest speakers.

Skills

Assessment

Case management

Individualized service planning

Client-centered approach

Coaching and mentoring

Instructional support

Spanish communication

Relationship-building

Job description

The State of Washington is seeking an Employment Specialist 4 for the BFET project to deliver customer-centered employment and training services at the Union Gap WorkSource office. This in-person role includes up to one day of telework per week after training and requires effective communication in Spanish with diverse communities.

The ideal candidate will have strong assessment, case management, and individualized service planning skills, partnering with WorkSource teams to connect customers