Workforce Development Specialist

Career Team; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Team in North Central Texas is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to provide Employer Services under the Wagner Peyser Act, helping job seekers and employers in a Workforce Solutions Office.

The role focuses on building relationships with local businesses, coordinating job postings and events, and delivering labor market information to assist placement and retention in the community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; two years of related experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of workforce solutions and job placement.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Familiar with labor market trends and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with local businesses to meet labor market needs.
• Assist employers with WorkinTexas.com registration and job orders.
• Plan and execute recruiting and hiring events for employers and job seekers.
• Deliver presentations about employment opportunities and labor market information.
• Match job seekers to work-based learning opportunities.
• Record and document services in WorkInTexas.com for compliance.
• Ensure confidentiality of customers' personal data.

Skills

Employer engagement

Data analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Career Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. At Career Team, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world-class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here.

Job Title: Workforce Development Specialist

Reports To:Business Services Manager

Location:North Central Texas

Employment Type:Full Time, Non-Exempt Employee

Job purpose

Career Team is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to join our team. This role will be responsible for providing Employer Services (ES) required under the Wagner Peyser Act (WPA), to jobseekers and employers in a Workforce Solutions Office.

Duties and responsibilities

• Establish and maintain professional business relationships with local businesses and organizations through consistent outreach to meet the needs of local labor market and in-demand industry sectors.
• Assist employers with WorkinTexas.com registration to post job orders, fill jobs by recruiting, screening, and referring qualified job seekers who meet job requirements.
• Plan and execute recruiting and hiring events for employers across industries and diverse job seekers using in-person and virtual platforms
• Deliver presentations to employers and program participants about employment opportunities and labor market information via in-person and virtual platforms
• Refer employers to the Business Services Unit to negotiate and develop transitional and permanent job opportunities agreements with businesses for On-the-Job Training, Subsidized Work Experience, Transitional Jobs, and other programs as needed
• Conduct employer follow-up to assess service quality and quantity of referrals
• Ensure all farmworkers are informed about the terms and conditions of employment set forth in intrastate and interstate clearance orders.
• Work with Center Manager and program staff to match job seekers to work-based learning opportunities
• Refer jobseekers to appropriate live, virtual workshops, orientations, financial and basic literacy services and community resources to maximize job placement opportunities and remove barriers.
• Provide career planning and advisement services to assist with job placement, advancement, and retention
• Review individual employment/placement plans, identify barriers, and refer customers to appropriate resources to overcome barriers
• Record and document services and data enter a case note in WorkInTexas.com for job seekers and employers to demonstrate compliance with the Wagner Peyser services.
• Assist in tracking program participants for successful participation and report on job placements and new employer partnerships
• Track and monitor when job seekers find work on their own, or receive services that support employment placement and retention
• Collect and file (electronically) all required documentation to support data accuracy, compliance and performance outcomes (10 week claimant, TTA, STARR), within the required timelines.
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of customers’ personal identity data
• Comply with the priority of service requirements, along with the nondiscrimination and complaint procedures for workforce services.
• Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset
• Other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor, which are consistent with the responsibilities of your position and the evolving needs of the business.

Qualifications

• At least a High School diploma and at least two years full-time experience with direct, human resource recruiting, social work, case management, business consulting, or workforce development
• Strong understanding of workforce solutions, job placement strategies, and employer engagement practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with businesses
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations to improve business outcomes
• Familiarity with labor market trends, employment laws, and regulations affecting businesses
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software for managing client relationships
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail,