Impactful Employment Services Specialist

State-of-Georgi; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Discounts

Job summary

State of Georgia's Department of Labor seeks a DOL Services Specialist to interview applicants, conduct workshops, and connect clients with employment opportunities in Americus, GA. The role emphasizes job readiness, eligibility assessment, and personalized career guidance within a supportive services framework.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with two years of related experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of related experience.
• Preferred undergraduate degree from accredited college/university.
• Experience with reemployment or federally funded programs is a plus.
• Minimum one year of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts interviews with job or unemployment applicants to obtain information for services.
• Uses job listings to assist clients with skill building.
• Develops and coordinates workshops on job readiness and search techniques.
• Establishes relationships with local employers to create opportunities for clients.
• Evaluates applications to determine initial or ongoing program eligibility.
• Performs job counseling to align abilities with job opportunities.
• Provides career development and assessment services to match skills with vacancies.
• Refer applicants to services such as counseling, literacy or language instruction, transportation, and childcare.

Skills

Customer service

Interviewing

Job counseling

Workshop facilitation

Employer relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Undergraduate degree preferred

Job description

State of Georgia's Department of Labor seeks a DOL Services Specialist to interview applicants, conduct workshops, and connect clients with employment opportunities in Americus, GA. The role emphasizes job readiness, eligibility assessment, and personalized career guidance within a supportive services framework.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with two years of related experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.