Benefit Program Senior Specialist-MSFW-Outreach

About the role

You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future!

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide outreach to agriculture organizations, employers, and job seekers to inform them of the services available through the Agriculture Employment Services (AES) program
• Assist Agricultural Employers in Missouri with enrollment in jobs.mo.gov, E-Verify and labor recruitment
• Outreach to migrant and seasonal farmworkers to inform them of the programs and services available to them through the Missouri Job Centers at farm locations and events
• Work with migrant and seasonal job seekers to assist them with training and employment opportunities and registration in the MoJobs system
• Prepare and monitor agricultural job orders
• Maintain computer updates and required paperwork
• Attend specialized recruitments, job fairs, conferences, training opportunities and hiring events
• Develop handouts, flyers and presentations in the various Microsoft Office products
• Consult with supervisor on matters involving policy, procedure and operations
• Consult and coordinate with the State Monitor Advocate on matters involving migrant and seasonal farmworkers
• Make recommendations regarding operation of the Agricultural Employment Service Program
• Monitor local recruitment and referring employers to State Monitor Advocate for Intra/Interstate orders
• Provide information to State Monitor Advocate regarding recruitment needs
• Develop and monitor daily, monthly and quarterly reports and updates, as needed
• Congratulate and coordinate with the FLC program staff, as needed
• Provide services to other job seekers and employers at the job center, as needed
• Respond verbally and/or in writing to inquiries by using knowledge (policy/procedures, answering questions directly)

Requirements

Provide statewide outreach to agriculture organizations, employers, and job seekers to inform them of the services available through the Agriculture Employment Services (AES) program

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual (Spanish Speaking)
• Valid Missouri driver’s license

Skills

Technical or professional experience in business, personnel, public administration, or closely related area, including military service.

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

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Contact Information

DHEWDHR@dhewd.mo.gov