ES Workforce Consultant / 61014692

Job Responsibilities

The Workforce Consultant supports the SNAP and TANF programs by advocating and promoting employment as a means of stabilizing the lives of referred participants in designated areas.

Assesses participants' job readiness and coaches on job search, resume writing, interview preparation, and job retention techniques in order to maximize successful employment achievement.

Directs and guides participants from job search through employment by coaching on employment preparedness and referring to developed opportunities.

Counsels participants on employment readiness in partnership with the assigned Family Success Coach.

Promotes the use of work experience, on-the-job training, and community service with a variety of local organizations.

Establishes collaborative relationships to develop employment and training opportunities for DSS clients.

Serves as a well-informed and participatory resource by staying knowledgeable about local resources, services, labor market information, training opportunities, and job fairs or hiring events.

Facilitates job fairs and hiring events and participates in similar events as requested by partner agencies.

Strongly engages in the growth and collaborative efforts of the local business services team(s) and the SC Works system.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of professional experience in social services programs, correctional, education, business administration, general administrative management, or relevant program experience.
• A Master's Degree and one (1) year of professional experience in social services programs, correctional, education, business administration, general administrative management, or relevant program experience.

Additional Comments

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Must be able to travel within the state for the purpose of training and meetings to include overnight travel.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Division: Economic Services / Richland County

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

• Defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

• Tuition assistance;
• holiday, annual and sick leave;
• and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Agency-Wide Questions

• Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job?
• I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded.
• Do you have any questions about the application process?

Required Question

• Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?
• If (YES), please provide state agency.