Workforce Consultant (Employment Coach) - Lowcountry

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Workforce Consultant to enhance labor market functioning through career guidance and program services. This role involves conducting needs assessments, client counseling, and outreach activities, contributing significantly to the state’s workforce development efforts. Ideal candidates will possess strong case management skills and relevant educational qualifications, aiming to make a positive impact on jobseekers throughout the region.

Benefits

Affordable health insurance

Great retirement benefits

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years experience in client-centered case management.
• Bachelor's degree preferred with three years of related experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments and develop Individualized Employment Plans.
• Provide career counseling and work search activities.
• Assist with outreach activities like hiring events.

Skills

Customer-focused case management

Career counseling

Assessment skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About Us

Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 14,000 new jobs and $10 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.

Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!

Job Description

Do you enjoy engaging with individuals and helping them find a good job?

Our Workforce Consultant serves within the Employment Services (ES) division. ES programs improve the functioning of the labor market by bringing together individuals who are seeking employment and employers who are seeking workers. The SC Works system provides jobseekers with career guidance, job referrals, assessments, and résumé assistance. Free tools to assist employers include posting job openings, recruiting and screening candidates, and reviewing job market trends. South Carolina’s 12 local workforce development boards administer the SC Works Centers throughout the state.

The Workforce Consultant is in the Workforce and Economic Development division in the Lowcountry Region. The role performs customer-focused case management and career planning to identify barriers to employment and develop solutions for clients. The consultant will conduct needs assessments, assist with the development of individual employment plans, provide focused services, and educate individuals regarding DEW programs, policies, and services. This role will also provide assistance with all services as needed within an SC Works Center.

This position requires scheduled travel to the following counties: Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, and Colleton.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments and assist in developing Individualized Employment Plans.
• Provide career counseling, work search activities, and skill advancement information.
• Assist with ES programs like Wagner-Peyser, TAA, MSFW, and Veteran Services Program.
• Greet customers, perform initial assessments, and refer them to appropriate programs.
• Provide workforce services operated by DEW in SC Works Centers.
• Provide ongoing support with Resource Room duties.
• Refer work-ready clients to Business Consultants and run applicant searches.
• Develop relationships with community resources for seamless referrals.
• Assist with outreach activities like hiring events and job fairs.
• Provide ongoing support to SC Works Centers and all Workforce programs.

If you’re ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina’s workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Education and Experience

A high school diploma with a minimum of four years of experience providing client-centered case management, counseling, or a related field.

Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of experience providing client-centered case management, counseling, or a related field.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.