MSFW Outreach Employee (Eagle Pass)

WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1200 Ferry St, Eagle Pass, TX, in the Middle Rio Grande ISA Manager department.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
The MSFW Outreach Employee (Workforce Development Specialist II) performs complex (journey-level) employment work. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
An enthusiastic individual that is looking to make a difference in people's lives. You are a team player, a problem solver and a willing helper. A career as a workforce development specialist can be incredibly rewarding.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
-Perform outreach to migrant seasonal farm workers (MSFW), visits community-based organizations, completes logs of daily outreach activities, prepares and submits required reports.
-Interview clients and determines work-related needs; completes work applications for job search assistance using proper keywords and pertinent information; renews and updates work registrations.
-Perform screening and refers clients to job postings, job developments, and performs job development activities as needed. Performs data entry, refers clients to supportive service agencies and provides information to the general public.
-Instruct clients on Employment Services, services available to MSFW's, call-in procedures, receives complaint info and records in complaint log, and receives job orders from employers seeking employment services.
-Perform outreach to some employer industries such as but not limited to agricultural, non-agricultural, food processing, and other employers.
-Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- Two years and six months of full-time experience in gathering information, interviewing, or counseling; the instruction, demonstration, and interpretation of policies in a public or private enterprise; direct social work; eligibility determination; or in workforce development issues and programs and customer service.
-Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
-Graduation from a two-year college or equivalent
-Experience in interviewing and counseling work.

YOU GAIN:
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive salary: $3,844.92/month
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

Duty involves up to 80% travel within the state of Texas.

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Employment.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.