Employment Specialist
Location: Eagle Butte, SD. Closing date: October 7, 2026.
About the role
At the Department of Social Services (DSS), family is everything. It’s the foundation of what we do every day through provision of services to strengthen and support the citizens of South Dakota. Our work is driven with our vision to build Strong Families, South Dakota’s Foundation and Our Future. We believe families have the right to be safe and secure. We also believe in respecting individual and cultural differences by treating people with dignity, fairness, and respect. And we believe in collaborative communications, teamwork, partnerships and trust for essential family services.
Responsibilities
- Assesses and analyzes current life circumstances to develop and enhance employment opportunities for low‑income individuals participating in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
- Identifies and addresses barriers to employment.
- Assists in job search and job retention activities.
- Provides counseling and solutions to promote employment.
- Identifies customer interests, strengths, skills, abilities and challenges.
- Determines appropriate training and sets realistic goals to match customers with appropriate jobs.
- Develops curriculum for and presents workshops and public presentations.
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in social science, behavioral science, or other human service‑related fields, business administration, public administration, education, or public health, and/or experience in health care administration, finance, accounting, or insurance is preferred. Entry level knowledge and abilities may be acquired through any combination of training and/or