WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 1/2/3
- New Orleans, LA
- $2,922-5,734 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
Division: Employment Services
Location: New Orleans, LAThe Workforce Development Specialist plays a key role in delivering comprehensive employment services to job seekers and employers. This position is responsible for providing job search assistance, job referrals, and placement support to job seekers, offering re-employment services to unemployment insurance claimants, and conducting recruitment services for employers with job openings.The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) is a key division of the Louisiana Workforce Commission, managing programs in workforce training, job placement, apprenticeships, and business engagement. Through collaboration with local boards, educational institutions, and industry partners, OWD aims to improve economic mobility for job seekers and ensure Louisiana employers have the skilled talent they need, contributing to the state's economic growth.Mission
We are dedicated to empowering Louisianans to achieve self-sufficiency, supporting businesses with skilled talent, fostering a thriving workforce, and strengthening our communities across the state.Vision
Every individual is provided with the skills and opportunities needed to pursue meaningful and fulfilling careers, and every employer thrives with access to a highly skilled workforce.AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
- Driving Vision and Purpose: The ability to consistently communicate a compelling picture of the vision and purpose of the organization.
- Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
- Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundJob Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:
- Conduct interviews with job seekers to assess their occupational interests, skills, knowledge, and abilities to determine suitable job qualifications for placement.
- Regularly deliver employment services to job seekers, which may include:
- Enrolling candidates in Wagner-Peyser programs
- Referring individuals to American Job Center-mandated and other One-Stop partner programs
- Providing labor market information
- Assisting with job search strategies and techniques
- Conducting Wagner-Peyser follow-up activities
- Reviewing job orders and supporting recruitment efforts
- Evaluate candidates' work experience, education, personal attributes, and other relevant factors to assign appropriate occupational classifications for placement.
- Identify job seekers' needs for additional services such as testing, counseling, or training, and facilitate or coordinate access to these resources.
- Deliver intensive support services and manage cases according to established agency policies.
- Collaborate with employers to develop job order requirements and analyze challenges related to filling difficult positions.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including travel as necessary
Location: New Orleans, LA
Appointment Type: Probational/Job Appointment/Promotional/Detail to Special Duty
Career Progression Group: Workforce Development Specialist 1, Workforce Development Specialist 2, or Workforce Development Specialist 3Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level:How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Heather CourvilleThe Louisiana Workforce Commission is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency, which serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-5154Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found atParental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found atHolidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others