Workforce Development Specialist

The role

The Workforce Development Specialist provides Employer Services required under the Wagner Peyser Act to jobseekers and employers in a Workforce Solutions Office. This role involves establishing business relationships, recruiting for employers, and providing career planning and advisement services.

What you will do

• Establish and maintain professional business relationships with local businesses and organizations
• Assist employers with WorkinTexas.com registration to post job orders and recruit job seekers
• Plan and execute recruiting and hiring events using in-person and virtual platforms
• Deliver presentations to employers and program participants about employment opportunities
• Refer employers to the Business Services Unit to negotiate job opportunities agreements
• Conduct employer follow-up to assess service quality and quantity of referrals
• Ensure farmworkers are informed about employment terms in clearance orders
• Work with Center Manager and program staff to match job seekers to work-based learning opportunities
• Refer jobseekers to workshops, orientations, and community resources
• Provide career planning and advisement services

Required qualifications

• At least a High School diploma
• At least two years full-time experience with direct, human resource recruiting, social work, case management, business consulting, or workforce development
• Strong understanding of workforce solutions, job placement strategies, and employer engagement practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations
• Familiarity with labor market trends, employment laws, and regulations affecting businesses
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• A Valid Driver’s License

Nice to have

• Bilingual or Multilingual
• Training in Trauma Informed Care, evidence-based practice, and/or whole family services

Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Benefits
• 401k (90 days after employment)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Before you apply

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification)

About the company

Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization. It is a socially conscious organization that builds infrastructure powering America's workforce.