Employment Services Specialist - Cobb-Cherokee Career Center

Employment Services Specialist      

Technical College System of Georgia 

Office of Workforce Development

Entry Salary: $41,184.70 / annually

Location(s):       

The position is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications below. 

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is seeking highly qualified applicants for their full-time Employment Services Specialist position(s) within the Office of Workforce Development in the following locations:

Albany, Atlanta, Augusta, Brunswick, Clayton County, Cobb-Cherokee, Columbus, DeKalb, Dublin, Griffin, Houston County, Moultrie, Savannah, and Valdosta.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

         Conducts interviews with job, program, or unemployment applicants to obtain information needed to provide services.

         Demonstrates the use of job listings to assist clients with skill building

         Develops, conducts, and/or coordinates workshops and presentations to applicants on job readiness or the most current job search techniques.

         Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with local employers to develop opportunities for clients.

         Evaluates application information and determines initial or ongoing program eligibility.

         Performs job counseling with applicants to identify their abilities, needs, interests, and values in relation to job and career opportunities.

         Provides career development and assessment services to clients for the purpose of matching their application skill sets to vacancies.

         Refers applicants to services such as counseling, literacy or language instruction, transportation assistance, and childcare.

         Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas.

         Perform assigned duties between multiple assigned locations, to include minimal travel and outstation work within local workforce development area, as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

High school diploma or GED and two years of related experience or Associate's degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

         Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) and related Wagner-Peyser (WP) Act.

         Experience with delivery of Employment Services.

         Experience delivering presentations in groups.

         Bilingual/Spanish speaking.

         Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES 

         Time and task management skills

         Basic computer skills and ability to adapt to job-related software programs

         Organizational skills

         Project management skills

         Superior oral and written communication skills

         Skills in interpersonal relations and customer service

         Decision making and problem-solving skills

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested parties should apply at Team Georgia Careers,Team Georgia Careers Website 

Applications will be accepted until filled. Due to an anticipated large volume of applications, only those who receive an interview will be notified of the status of the position. 

It shall be a condition of employment to submit to a background investigation. Offers of employment shall be conditional pending the result of the background investigation. 

Federal Law requires ID and eligibility verification prior to employment. 

All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are ages 18 through 25, are required to register for the military draft and must present proof of Selective Service Registration upon employment. 

Applicants who need special assistance may request assistance by phoning (404) 679-1759. 

The Technical College System of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). 

An Equal Opportunity Employer