Workforce Development Outreach Specialist

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri seeks candidates to join a Department focused on TEAMWORK and COLLABORATION with partners to deliver excellence, accountability, and work-life balance. You will help develop the workforce of the future and pursue a vision of every Missourian empowered with skills and education for success.

The role includes regional outreach, apprenticeship completion, and travel to service counties. The State offers a generous benefits package and a Total Compensation Calculator to illustrate

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Missouri Driver’s license.
• Apprenticeship program completion required for pay increase.

Responsibilities

• Promote Job Center services and benefits to customers and prospects based on needs and eligibility.
• Conduct regional outreach to locate job seekers and employers.
• Coordinate with partners to provide comprehensive services to job seekers and employers.
• Provide programmatic services such as Trade Act, Unemployment Insurance, RESEA and other re-employment programs as needed.
• Accept and record job orders from employers.
• Pre-screen applicants meeting employer specifications and refer to employers.
• May facilitate workshops or sessions for job seekers.
• Assist job seekers in automated job searches.
• Classify job orders and applicant qualifications using skill codes.
• Inform employers and community organizations of Job Center services; attend Job Fairs.
• Develop job opportunities with employers for qualified job seekers.
• Provide basic vocational guidance and resume/interview advice.

Skills

Outreach coordination

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Public administration coursework

Tools

RESEA knowledge

Job description

State of Missouri seeks candidates to join a Department focused on TEAMWORK and COLLABORATION with partners to deliver excellence, accountability, and work-life balance. You will help develop the workforce of the future and pursue a vision of every Missourian empowered with skills and education for success.

The role includes regional outreach, apprenticeship completion, and travel to service counties. The State offers a generous benefits package and a Total Compensation Calculator to illustrate