Wioa Business Specialist Wss5

The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives on building connections and promoting our services and programs. They should excel at bridging gaps and fostering relationships with individuals from various backgrounds and sectors. They should have excellent communication and marketing skills, a solid understanding of employment and workforce development within their community and a commitment to helping people achieve their career goals.

Please note: This is a project position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2025.

Do you want to make a difference in your community and help people find meaningful work? Join our team at the Employment Security Department and be part of a mission that empowers low-income Washingtonians in their pursuit of equity, dignity, and sustained self-sufficiency. As a WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Business Specialist, you will connect with local employers and help them hire and train workers who face challenges in finding jobs, especially those who are part of the Economic Security for All (EcSA) initiative. You will create opportunities for workers to learn new skills, gain experience, and grow in their careers. You will also be a bridge between employers and the many resources available to them. If you are passionate about helping people and businesses succeed, apply today!

This role is located in Sequim, WA at WorkSource Clallam and offers a hybrid schedule of 1 day a week of remote work upon successful training period completion with the remaining days of the week reporting to the WorkSource Clallam office working in the communities of Clallam and Jefferson Counties, WA.

Some of what you will do:

• Contact businesses to identify recruitment and retention needs as well as work-based learning opportunities for both businesses and job-seeking customers.

• Conduct outreach to targeted BIPOC business customers to inform, educate, and coach about services and resources and to understand and define business needs.

• Conduct business & employee needs assessment and perform job development to promote the hiring of program participants.

• Develop, arrange funding for, and monitor subsidized work-based learning opportunities to support Incumbent worker training, paid work experiences (Internships), and paid on-the job training OJT's).

• Conduct in-person and remote community outreach to market program services and benefits, identify viable partners, build strategic partnerships, and develop effective working relationships.

• Review and interpret state and federal rules and regulations, ensure all State and local policies and procedures are understood, followed, and design/deliver related training.

• Provide individualized recruitment, placement, and retention services to Community Reinvestment EcSA Businesses to support successful hiring and retention of talented individuals.

• Collaborate with employers to enhance their approach to hiring entry level workers, develop upskill, backfill strategies, work experience, on-the-job training, and unsubsidized placement opportunities.

• Speak to employer and community groups as part of program and system outreach and marketing plan as well as to support effective facilitation of services.

• Monitor program and/or local contract performance using local, and agency reporting systems and create and disseminate reports as required by supervisors and managers.

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Required:

One year of experience as a WorkSource Specialist 4 within the Employment Security Department, or in an equivalent class with another state's Employment Security agency.

OR

A Bachelor's degree in social science, education, human resources, business administration or related field, and four years of professional level experience, in workforce development, social or human resource services, public relations, or professional public contact work, such as: unemployment insurance, social services, human resource services, education, public relations, benefits programs, and insurance claims including one year as a designated lead worker for workforce development.

OR

A combination of education and/or relevant experience that totals no less than eight (8) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of State EcSA initiative, WIOA regulations and workforce development programs.

Education to Experience Equivalences:

Associate Degree = 2 years | Bachelor Degree = 4 years | Masters or Higher = 5 years

Additional Requirements of Employment:

• Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim & Benefit Information Review.

Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy.

Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume with your Online Application through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.

This organization participates in E-Verify

Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship.  We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.

Opportunity for All

We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact Cheyenne Pernites or the Talent Acquisition Team, or Washington Relay Service 711. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, Washington Relay 711.