Career Development & Workforce Outreach Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is recruiting for a Workforce Development Specialist I (FFTL) in Paducah, KY. This federal time-limited position is in the Education & Labor Cabinet's Department of Workforce Development, offering full-time status with eligibility for overtime and FFTL benefits.

Primary duties include assisting with employability plans, coordinating job-search workshops, and supporting employer collaborations.

Qualifications

• Must complete two years (54 semester hours) from a college or university.
• Experience, training, or skills: NONE
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Work experience in workforce programs or related fields may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Assists individuals with employability plans and identifies intensive services.
• Assists with workshops for job seekers to aid in job search skills, resume writing, and interview assistance.
• Refers customers to partnering agencies and recommends additional education or trainings to reach career goals.
• Works with employers to promote employment services and solicit job opportunities for participants.
• Assists customers with completing applications and scheduling interviews with employers.

Education

Two years (54 semester hours) from a college or university

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is recruiting for a Workforce Development Specialist I (FFTL) in Paducah, KY. This federal time-limited position is in the Education & Labor Cabinet's Department of Workforce Development, offering full-time status with eligibility for overtime and FFTL benefits.

Primary duties include assisting with employability plans, coordinating job-search workshops, and supporting employer collaborations.