DOL Services Specialist Advanced - Columbus

Under general supervision, provide career development and assessment services, job-training assistance, and/or other employment-related services. Conducts interviews with job, program or unemployment applicants to obtain the information needed to provide services.Demonstrates the use of job listings to assist clients with skill building. Develops, conducts, and/or coordinates workshops and presentations to applicants on job readiness or the most current job search techniques. Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with local employers to develop opportunities for clients.Evaluates application information and determines initial or ongoing program eligibility.Performs job counseling with applicants to identify their abilities, needs, interests, and values in relation to job and career opportunities.Provides career development and assessment services to clients for the purpose of matching their application skill sets to vacancies.Refers applicants to services such as counseling, literacy or language instruction, transportation assistance, and childcareADDITIONAL INFORMATION:In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified.The Georgia Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those circumstances permitted or mandated by law).Please complete the application in its entirety. Your attached resume does not replace an incomplete work experience submission.Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND One year of related experience OR High school diploma or GED AND Three years of related experience.Job: Social ServicesOrganization: Labor, Georgia Department of - GDOLTitle: DOL Services Specialist Advanced - ColumbusLocation: GA-Muscogee-ColumbusRequisition ID: SOC06PJ