Repost: Rural Outreach Workforce Specialist - Central

Job Responsibilities

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 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!

Special Notice: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to re-apply for this position.

Job Description: This position reports to the Employment Services Division in the Central Region.

Incumbent will deliver a broad range of services to assist individuals in resolving barriers to employment and increase skills in order to obtain or maintain employment. Focuses on customers and locations in rural areas in South Carolina. Educates individuals regarding DEW programs, policies, and services.

Provides assistance with all services as needed within an SC Works Center. Provides services to other regions in South Carolina as needed. Counties served are York, Chester, Lancaster, Fairfield, Richland, Lexington, Calhoun, Orangeburg, Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell and Allendale

Minimum and Additional Requirements

High school diploma and four (4) years of experience working and building relationships with community-based organizations, rural communities, and/or state organizations. Experience in conducting outreach with target populations, building relationships with external and internal partners and stakeholders. Demonstrated experience working with customers.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with at least three (3) years of experience providing client centered case management, counseling, rural area work, or a related field.

Additional Comments

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.