Employment Specialist 3 (WSS3): WorkSource Rainier (Non-Permanent)
State of Washington
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WorkSource Specialist 4: Sequim/Project
State of Washington
Employment Security Department
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$54,504 - $73,284
per year
Type
Full Time
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SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping job seekers find work and training by assessing their needs, creating personalized plans, and connecting them with resources to overcome employment barriers.
It's a hands-on role in a state employment office, focusing on one-on-one support, workshops, and building partnerships with employers.
A good fit would be someone empathetic and organized who enjoys coaching diverse people toward stable jobs.
Key Requirements
- Conduct individual interviews to identify needs and develop engagement recommendations
- Manage caseloads, provide case management, and facilitate support services or referrals
- Determine program eligibility, enroll participants, and create employment/training contracts
- Administer assessments and career tools, incorporating results with labor market information into plans
- Develop and deliver tailored employment service plans based on customer assessments
- Lead workshops, orientations, and instructional sessions for special populations
- Build relationships with employers and partners to promote programs and job opportunities
Full Job Description
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This position works in-person at the WorkSource office in Sequim, WA.
This is a project position that is expected to last through June of 2028.
This position will be eligibles for 1 day of telework per week after training.
The ideal candidate for the WorkSource Specialist 4 role is dynamic and resourceful professionals deeply committed to delivering customer-centered employment and training services.
They possess a proven ability to conduct insightful individual assessments, manage complex caseloads, and facilitate critical support services to help job seekers overcome barriers and achieve sustainable employment.
Skilled in developing tailored employment service plans, they are adept at navigating program regulations, securing training resources, and guiding customers through every step of their workforce journey.
Their coaching and mentoring skills enable them to connect meaningfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with significant employment challenges.
Thes candidate is also a confident communicator and facilitator, capable of leading workshops and orientations that meet the unique needs of special populations.
With a solid grasp of instructional strategies, they can adapt learning experiences to accommodate various styles and interests.
They utilize labor market information and formal assessment tools to craft personalized employment and training solutions, bringing clarity and direction to each customer’s goals.
Their background includes curriculum development and classroom instruction, reflecting a genuine commitment to educational and workforce empowerment.
Beyond individual service, the ideal candidate is a skilled collaborator and community ambassadors.
They build and maintain productive relationships with employers, partners, and service providers, actively promoting agency programs and cultivating job opportunities.
Their organizational savvy enables them to manage records with precision and maintain compliance with program protocols.
Whether supporting front-line office operations or representing WorkSource in the field, this professional thrives in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment where making a measurable impact in people’s lives is the ultimate reward.
Requirements
Develop and/or provide comprehensive, customer-centered employment and training services. This includes:
- Conduct individual interviews to articulate program services and activities; identify components applicable to customer need; develop recommendations for continuous engagement
- Manage caseload; provide case management; facilitate appropriate support services and/or make referrals; identify and evaluate barriers and explore solutions to assist in removing barriers; assist in obtaining needed documentation
- Determine eligibility and/or appropriateness for program; enroll and explain program participation requirements; develop employment and training contracts and agreements based on applicable regulations, customer eligibility and assessment
Assess knowledge, skills, and abilities to assist in determining employment and training activities and benefits. This includes:
- Administer a variety of assessments and informal and formal career tools; review and explain results; incorporate assessment results into employment plans in conjunction with relevant labor market information; prepare and present information to customer
- Develop and utilize a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of students, including the integration of technology, and guest speakers
Perform records management functions in accordance with agency and program procedures. This includes:
- Monitor WorkSource program performance management activity using agency reporting systems; create and disseminate program reports as required by supervisors and managers; comply with state and federal case management protocols and data entry procedures
- Record and maintain case notes, service plans, program-related expenditures, and exit outcomes; coordinate with other employment and training programs as necessary; enter new and/or updated data in multiple data management systems
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Qualifications
- One year as a WorkSource Specialist 3 or equivalent class within the Employment Security Department, or another state’s Employment Security agency
- OR A Bachelor's degree in social science, business administration or related field and three years of professional level experience in workforce development, social or human resource services, public relations, or professional public contact work
- OR A combination of education and/or relevant experience equal to 7 years
Required equity competencies:
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
The required experience includes:
- Client-Centered Service Delivery: Needs assessment to evaluate client situations, goal setting to establish realistic objectives, case management to develop and oversee service plans, problem-solving to address barriers, and communication skills to guide and support clients effectively
- Eligibility Assessment Expertise: Ability to evaluate and determine client qualifications. Process Completion Skills: Proficiency in finalizing referrals and program access
- Problem Solving and Barrier Resolution: Proficiency in analyzing an issue to detect issues/barriers, identifying solutions, and connecting customers with appropriate resources and services to overcome those barriers
- Employability Plan Development Expertise: Ability to structure personalized career growth strategies. Collaboration Skills: Proficiency in working with service providers for coordinated support
- Client Motivation and Career Planning Expertise: Ability to encourage workforce engagement. Training Contract Negotiation Skills: Proficiency in structuring formal workforce agreements
- Stakeholder Engagement Expertise: Ability to collaborate with workforce partners. Interagency Coordination Skills: Proficiency in aligning employment programs with external organizations
- Relationship-Building Expertise: Ability to foster meaningful workforce connections. Needs Assessment and Service Coordination Skills: Proficiency in structuring workforce solutions to align with client needs
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
- Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Paid Family Medical and Leave (PFML) claim and fraud check.
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Additional Information
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 Caleb Baldwin, 253-306-2999 or at 253-306-2999 or the Talent Acquisition Team, prior to the position closing.
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.
This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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