WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 1/2/3/4

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Insurance Coverage

Job summary

State of Louisiana is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to coordinate employment services statewide. The role supports job seekers and employers through assessment, career guidance, and program referrals within an integrated service delivery model.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in workforce development or related fields, with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Location is statewide; opportunities will be allocated across parishes and require collaboration with

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR six years of full-time experience in any field; OR a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of employment-related services to job seekers across multiple workforce programs, including assessment, career exploration, and job search assistance, referrals, and placement activities.
• Interviews job seekers to identify and evaluate occupational interests, knowledge, skills, abilities, and barriers to employment to determine services and placement opportunities.
• Analyzes work experience, education, personal characteristics and other relevant factors to determine placement.
• Assists in addressing barriers to employment by coordinating barrier-reduction services including transportation, childcare, and services addressing emotional or behavioral challenges.

Skills

Workforce development experience

Regulatory compliance

Client service oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Statewide, LA.

Multiple positions will be filled with this job posting!

Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.

Learn more about Louisiana Works.

About This Job

Office of Workforce Development. Division: Employment Services. Location: Statewide, LA.

The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) is a key division of Louisiana Works managing programs in workforce training, job placement, apprenticeships, and business engagement. Through collaboration with local boards, educational institutions, and industry partners, OWD aims to improve economic mobility for job seekers and ensure Louisiana employers have the skilled talent they need, contributing to the state’s economic growth.

Position: Workforce Development Specialist 1/2/3/4

The Workforce Development Specialist 1/2/3/4 position serves as an Integrated Employment Specialist, responsible for delivering employment, re-employment, employer engagement, and program support services across multiple workforce development programs. The position operates within an integrated service delivery model that allows for appropriate allocation of time and funding across programs while ensuring continuity of services, regulatory compliance, and high-quality service delivery.

The incumbent applies comprehensive knowledge of workforce development programs, policies, and information systems to support job seekers, employers, and internal operations. The position works collaboratively across programs to meet service delivery, performance, and reporting. The incumbent also supports special projects, events, and provides labor market information as part of workforce strategies.

Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following Competencies

• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.

Experience Substitution

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Provides a full range of employment-related services to job seekers across multiple workforce programs, including assessment, career exploration, and job search assistance, referrals, and placement activities.
• Interviews job seekers to identify and evaluate occupational interests, knowledge, skills, abilities, and barriers to employment in order to determine appropriate services and job placement opportunities.
• Analyzes work experience, education, personal characteristics and other relevant factors; evaluates information for placement purposes; and assigns the correct occupational code.
• Assists in identifying and addressing barriers to employment by coordinating barrier-reduction services, including connections to transportation, childcare, and services addressing emotional or behavioral challenges that impact employability.
• Develops, implements, and coordinates individualized service strategies and employment plans in accordance with federal and state workforce policies and procedures.
• Supports program operations across multiple workforce programs in compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures and funding requirements.
• Works collaboratively across workforce programs to support integrated service delivery model.
• Serves as a resource to staff and partners regarding workforce services, eligibility criteria, processes and system navigation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Specific Details

Location: Statewide, LA.

Positions may be domiciled in various parishes throughout the state. Placement will be determined by staffing needs.

Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty.

Career Progression Group: Workforce Development Specialist 1 / Workforce Development Specialist 2 / Workforce Development Specialist 3 / Workforce Development Specialist 4.

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Heather Courville
[e-mail]

TDD# 800-259-5154.

Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency, which serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Insurance Coverage – More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/.

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave.

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx.

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others