Employment Security Representative I
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Clewiston • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $37,440 per year
About the role
- This is a professional position which markets employment and training programs;
- serves Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFW’s) who are unemployed and/or seeking new jobs;
- provides counseling services to MSFW’s with vocational needs by determining interests, aptitudes, and training;
- refers individuals to appropriate private and public agencies for aid, assistance, and training;
- secures employer cooperation in the placement of referred candidates.
- The incumbent in this position is required to travel locally and must provide own transportation.
- Conducts outreach and assessment services for MSFW’s in the areas where they live, work, and congregate.
- Determines employment needs through interviews.
- Discusses services available through Florida Commerce (FC) and the Career and Service Center.
- Provides information and assistance consistent with their needs related to benefits, training, labor market information, and supportive services.
- Makes available and distributes concise written documents informing MSFW’s of their rights under state and federal statutes and regulations.
- Advises MSFW’s of the Worker Complaint System.
- Interviews applicants and refers them to available job openings.
- Assists other professional staff in identifying and extending services to MSFW’s in need of job referrals, intensive counseling, guidance, or other specialized services.
- Conducts job development for MSFW applicants, or refers them to other associates for job development activities.
- Acts as liaison between MSFW’s and DEO management regarding services, complaints, and requested information.
- Serves as liaison between DEO partners or organizations that represent and assist MSFW’s.
- Coordinates DEO services with these agencies and organizations.
- Records information, maintains records, and prepares reports related to MSFW activity.
- May assist in conducting prevailing wage surveys.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be from MSFW background; and/or speaks the predominant language of the local MSFW workforce, i.e, Spanish; and/or be racially or ethnically representative of the MSFW’s in the service area.
- Required to travel and must provide own transportation.
- Extensive use of computers to input and retrieve data.
- The person selected must be Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to read, write, and speak in both languages.
- As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.
Benefits
- State Group Insurance coverage options+ ( health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option )
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com )
- Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
- Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program ( Eligibility required )
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
- Ongoing comprehensive training provided
- Career Growth
- Highly skilled, professional environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data inputdata retrievaljob developmentvocational counselingemployment assessmentreport preparationprevailing wage surveys
Soft Skills
communicationcounselingliaisonoutreachinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Level 2 security background screening