Impactful Workforce Development Specialist II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education & Labor Cabinet of Kentucky seeks a Workforce Development Specialist II (FFTL) in Bowling Green, KY. This federally funded time-limited role supports job seekers, develops employability plans, and collaborates with employers to promote employment services.

Responsibilities include case management, referrals, conducting workshops, and maintaining records. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience; master’s may substitute.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of experience in reviewing, monitoring, determining eligibility for, and/or administering employment service or unemployment insurance programs, or experience in education, public administration, business, human services, military, human resources or a related field.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Work experience in workforce programs such as WIOA, employment services, and/or unemployment insurance programs or experience in education, public administration, business, human services, military, human resources or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Assists job seekers in need of services, makes referrals, monitors their progress, and performs case management and follow-up services.
• Develops employability plans based on vocational aptitudes, interests, and work experience.
• Works with employers to promote the benefits of employment services and to solicit potential job opportunities for employment service participants.
• Provides assistance to employers with developing job orders and making job referrals. Keeps a daily log of services.
• Promotes employment services through interactions with other public, private, and state agencies through job fairs and special ads.
• Works in resource room assisting customers with unemployment insurance claims; addresses questions or concerns via in-person and phone.
• Conducts workshops for job seekers to help develop job search techniques, resume writing, and interview skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Education & Labor Cabinet of Kentucky seeks a Workforce Development Specialist II (FFTL) in Bowling Green, KY. This federally funded time-limited role supports job seekers, develops employability plans, and collaborates with employers to promote employment services.

Responsibilities include case management, referrals, conducting workshops, and maintaining records. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience; master’s may substitute.