State of Florida

Employment Security Representative I

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Fort Myers • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $35,000 per year

About the role

  • This is a professional position which markets employment and training programs; serves individuals who are unemployed and/or seeking new jobs; provides counseling services to individuals with vocational needs by determining interests, aptitudes, and training; refers individuals to appropriate private and/or public agencies for aid assistance or training; and secures employer cooperation in the placement of referred candidates.
  • Promotes, develops, and facilitates training opportunities and labor exchange services within a One Stop environment.
  • Plans, coordinates, and implements a marketing plan which includes a system to contact employers, community-based organizations, and civic organizations on a regularly scheduled basis to ensure that they are aware of services available thorough the One Stop facility.
  • Provides assisted core services to individuals as required but is not limited to: Assisting applicants in obtaining appropriate employment by evaluating skills, work experience, abilities, and education; referring applicants to appropriate available job openings; contacting employers to develop jobs aligned with applicants’ vocational or career objectives; and providing in-depth counseling to individuals having difficulty choosing an occupational field.
  • Directs and participates in applicant screening, selection, and evaluation; provides information and prepares correspondence to applicants and employers; coordinates with and refers clients to other community-based organizations for supportive services.

Requirements

  • Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.
  • Successful completion of the Florida Certified Workforce Professional Tier 1 training within one (1) year of employment in this position.
  • Required to travel and must provide own transportation.
  • Preferred: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Human Services, Education, or a related field and 2 years of experience in sales and/or marketing.
  • Professional or nonprofessional experience in area related to employment security, interviewing, counseling, job placement, aptitude testing and assessments, job development, or job analysis may substitute on a year-to-year basis for the preferred college education.
  • Registered in EmployFlorida.
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
employment counselingvocational assessmentjob placementmarketing plan developmentapplicant screeningjob developmentaptitude testingsales experiencemarketing experiencecommunity outreach
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcounselingcustomer serviceteam collaborationadaptabilityleadershipplanning
Certifications
Florida Certified Workforce Professional Tier 1