Bilingual MSFW Employment Counselor

State of Florida; Wauchula (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Nine paid holidays

Annual leave

Student loan forgiveness

Tuition waivers

Training programs

Career growth

Job summary

FloridaCommerce seeks an Employment Security Representative I (MSFW) in Wauchula, FL to assess skill levels, develop individual employment plans, and provide group and individual career counseling. The role serves agricultural and non-agricultural workers, coordinating with local agencies and private employers.

Requirements include bilingual Spanish/English and MSFW background, with duties performed on-site and potential travel.

Qualifications

• Bi‑lingual (Spanish/English) required (written and verbal).
• Must have MSFW background.
• Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site.
• Travel may be required to travel.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive and specialized assessments of skill levels and service needs.
• Development of an individual employment plan to identify the employment goals, appropriate achievement objectives, and appropriate combination for services for the participant to achieve the employment goals.
• Group and Individual career counseling and career planning.
• Provide services available from the local office, including referrals to agricultural and non-agricultural employment, training, supportive services, testing, counseling and other job development services.
• Provide specific employment opportunities which are currently available.
• Provide information on the complaint system and basic summary of farmworker rights regarding the terms and conditions of employment.
• Coordinates services with state and local agencies and private employers for job development and referrals.
• Maintains accurate case records including tracking customers’ employability plans.
• Maintains documentation for support services and follow-up on customers.
• Refers customers to community resources for appropriate employment-related services and performs placement services.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

MSFW background

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Customer service

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Level 2 security background screening

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

FloridaCommerce seeks an Employment Security Representative I (MSFW) in Wauchula, FL to assess skill levels, develop individual employment plans, and provide group and individual career counseling. The role serves agricultural and non-agricultural workers, coordinating with local agencies and private employers.

Requirements include bilingual Spanish/English and MSFW background, with duties performed on-site and potential travel.