Career Development Specialist I: Workforce Services

Socket.dev; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Education & Labor Cabinet in Kentucky seeks a Workforce Development Specialist I (FFTL) in Paducah to assist individuals with employability plans, run job-search workshops, and refer clients to partner agencies.

This federally funded FFTL role is paid monthly, classified as unclassified (non-merit), and will involve coordinating with employers to create opportunities while safeguarding confidential information.

Qualifications

• Education: two years (54 semester hours) from a college or university required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assists individuals with employability plans and intensive services.
• Leads workshops for job seekers on search skills, resume writing, and interview assistance.
• Refers customers to partnering agencies and recommends further education or training.
• Works with employers to promote services and solicit job opportunities.
• Assists customers with completing applications and schedules interviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Two years of college

Job description

Education & Labor Cabinet in Kentucky seeks a Workforce Development Specialist I (FFTL) in Paducah to assist individuals with employability plans, run job-search workshops, and refer clients to partner agencies.

This federally funded FFTL role is paid monthly, classified as unclassified (non-merit), and will involve coordinating with employers to create opportunities while safeguarding confidential information.