REPOST: Veteran Workforce Consultant (Employment Coach) - Trident

About Us

Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state?

Year after year, experts pick South Carolina as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, the state announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment.

Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.

Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity!

Special Notice: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to re-apply for this position.

Job Responsibilities

Would you like to directly help veterans in their search for employment? Our Veteran Workforce Consultant serves within the Employment Services (ES) division.

• Improves the functioning of the labor market by bringing together individuals who are seeking employment and employers who are seeking workers.
• Provides jobseekers with career guidance, job referrals, assessments, and résumé assistance.
• Assists with ES programs like Wagner-Peyser, TAA, MSFW, and Veteran Services Program.
• Greet customers, perform initial assessments, and refer them to appropriate programs.
• Reviews Veteran Intake forms and schedules comprehensive assessments.
• Provides Workforce services operated by SC DEW in SC Works Centers.
• Refers work ready clients to Business Consultants and notifies them to jobs posted through SC Works.
• Develops relationships with community resources for seamless referrals.
• Provides ongoing support to SC Works Centers and all Workforce programs.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma with a minimum of four years of experience providing client centered case management, counseling, or a related field.
• A bachelor’s degree with at least three years of experience providing client centered case management, counseling, or a related field is preferred.

Additional Comments

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

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.

• Health Insurance
  Includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Child Care Expenses

Workplace Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Holiday, Annual, and Sick Leave
• Discounts on Purchases, Travel, and More

Note

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type.