Veterans Workforce Development Specialist

State of Louisiana; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Works, Office of Workforce Development in Natchitoches, LA, is hiring a Workforce Development Specialist at multiple levels to deliver employment services to job seekers and employers. The role includes job search assistance, referrals, re-employment support for unemployment claims, and employer recruitment for job openings.

Ideal candidates will have relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree, with opportunities to travel and advance within the Workforce Development Specialist

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services.
• Six years of full-time experience in any field, OR
• A bachelor's degree. (Experience substitution: 30 semester hours = 1 year)

Responsibilities

• Carry out intensive services to meet employment needs of eligible veterans with Significant Barriers to Employment (SBE).
• Use case management as a service delivery strategy when barriers persist.
• Conduct outreach from the one-stop center to enrolled veterans at various sites.

Skills

Team building

Effective communication

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Louisiana Works, Office of Workforce Development in Natchitoches, LA, is hiring a Workforce Development Specialist at multiple levels to deliver employment services to job seekers and employers. The role includes job search assistance, referrals, re-employment support for unemployment claims, and employer recruitment for job openings.

Ideal candidates will have relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree, with opportunities to travel and advance within the Workforce Development Specialist