Workforce Specialist (Career Resource Advisor) - Upstate/Spartanburg
State of South Carolina
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Workforce Specialist (Career Resource Advisor) - Trident/ Charleston
State of South Carolina
Department of Employment and Workforce
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$40,800 - $40,800
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 13, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping job seekers in South Carolina find work by providing career advice, job referrals, resume support, and connecting them with employers through local workforce centers.
You'll also promote services, build community partnerships, and ensure smooth customer service in the Trident/Charleston area, which may include travel to nearby counties.
It's a great fit for someone with experience in helping people with jobs or customer service who enjoys teamwork and making a positive impact on the community.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma with at least four years of experience in customer service, recruitment, selection, interviewing, counseling, case management, or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of experience in customer service, recruitment, selection, interviewing, counseling, case management, or a related field
- Ability to provide timely, professional, and attentive customer service
- Skill in collaborating with coworkers, management, and partner staff for scheduling and activities
- Experience in referring applicants to jobs and matching candidates to position openings
- Ability to develop relationships with community resources for referrals
- Willingness to travel to Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties as required
Full Job Description
About Us
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 of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 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!
Job DescriptionOur Workforce Specialist serves within the Employment Services (ES) division.
ES programs improve the functioning of the labor market by bringing together individuals who are seeking employment and employers who are seeking workers.
The SC Works system provides jobseekers with career guidance, job referrals, assessments, and résumé assistance.
Free tools to assist employers include posting job openings, recruiting and screening candidates, and reviewing job market trends.
South Carolina’s 12 local workforce development boards administer the SC Works Centers throughout the state.
The Workforce Specialist reports to the Workforce Development Division in the Trident Region. This role delivers a broad range of services to assist individuals in resolving barriers to employment and increasing skills to obtain or maintain employment.
This position may require scheduled travel to the following counties: Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester.
Key Responsibilities- Educate individuals on DEW programs, policies, and services, assist with all services within the SC Works Center, and perform resource room activities and outreach.
- Ensure timely, professional, and attentive customer service.
- Collaborate with co-workers, management, and partner staff for scheduling activities.
- Refer qualified applicants to jobs posted through SC Works.
- Work directly with Business Consultants to match customers and clients to position openings.
- Develop relationships with community resources for seamless referrals.
- Promote SC Works services through community and center workshops and activities.
- Provide ongoing support to SC Works Centers and all Workforce programs.
If you’re ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina’s workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
Requirements
Education and Experience
A high school diploma with a minimum of four years of experience in customer service, recruitment, selection, interviewing, counseling, case management or a related field.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of experience in customer service, recruitment, selection, interviewing, counseling, case management or a related field.
Additional Information
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