Career Resource Advisor — Workforce & Job Referrals

State of South Carolina; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Telecommuting options

Flexible schedules

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) seeks a Workforce Specialist within the Employment Services Division to connect jobseekers with opportunities and assist employers with postings, referrals, and career guidance. The SC Works system coordinates services across 12 local workforce boards.

The role supports job seekers in overcoming barriers to employment, delivering career guidance, résumés, screenings, and outreach while traveling across Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 4+ years in customer service, recruitment, interviewing, counseling, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in customer service, recruitment, interviewing, counseling, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate individuals on DEW programs, policies, and services, assist with all services within the SC Works Center, and perform resource room activities and outreach.
• Ensure timely, professional, and attentive customer service.
• Collaborate with co-workers, management, and partner staff for scheduling activities.
• Refer qualified applicants to jobs posted through SC Works.
• Work directly with Business Consultants to match customers and clients to position openings.
• Develop relationships with community resources for seamless referrals.
• Promote SC Works services through community and center workshops and activities.
• Provide ongoing support to SC Works Centers and all Workforce programs.

Skills

Customer service

Recruitment

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) seeks a Workforce Specialist within the Employment Services Division to connect jobseekers with opportunities and assist employers with postings, referrals, and career guidance. The SC Works system coordinates services across 12 local workforce boards.

The role supports job seekers in overcoming barriers to employment, delivering career guidance, résumés, screenings, and outreach while traveling across Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens