Impactful Employment Specialist — LEX & Coaching

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Híbrido; USD 52.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

State of Washington is seeking an Employment Specialist (WSS4) to deliver customer-centered employment and training services through Labor Exchange (LEX) case management, conducting assessments, managing complex caseloads, and linking job seekers to support services and resources.

Based in Lacey with in-person duties at WorkSource Thurston, the role requires travel to regional counties and one day of telework after training.

Formación

• Client-centered service delivery: needs assessment to evaluate client situations and set realistic objectives.
• Eligibility assessment: ability to evaluate and determine client qualifications.
• Employability plan development: structure personalized career growth strategies.
• Career coaching and follow-up: provide ongoing workforce guidance.

Responsabilidades

• Develop individualized service strategies based on needs assessments; assist customers in setting self-sufficiency goals and managing LEX service plans.
• Conduct interviews to explain program activities, identifying specific labor exchange, training, and Wagner-Peyser services that match customer needs.
• Manage a dedicated LEX caseload, provide comprehensive case management, deliver support services, and help resolve employment barriers.
• Determine program eligibility, enroll participants, explain LEX requirements, and develop training contracts based on regulations and assessments.
• Build individual employment plans and guide customers on how to effectively use public labor exchange networks and training resources.
• Lead staff-assisted job development, facilitate labor exchange matches, make targeted referrals, and verify customer job search activities.
• Conduct proactive outreach and continuous follow-up services for active LEX case management customers.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to guide customers with employment barriers, ensuring equitable access to labor exchange resources.

Descripción del empleo

State of Washington is seeking an Employment Specialist (WSS4) to deliver customer-centered employment and training services through Labor Exchange (LEX) case management, conducting assessments, managing complex caseloads, and linking job seekers to support services and resources.

Based in Lacey with in-person duties at WorkSource Thurston, the role requires travel to regional counties and one day of telework after training.