Second Chance Workforce Consultant - Columbia

Job Responsibilities

• Identify barriers to employment and develops solutions in coordination with clients.
• Provide focused services that engage the jobseeker in career readiness activities.
• Perform customer focused case management and career planning to identify barriers to employment and develop solutions for clients by conducting needs assessments, assisting with the development of Individualized Employment Plans, and providing focused services.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all case management services in SCWOS.
• Meet regularly with SCDC staff to plan out schedules, technology, classrooms, and event dates.
• Manage virtual solutions for areas responsible which includes classes, workshops, and case management meetings.
• Work with local areas and Area Directors for planning hiring events and virtual events.

About Us

Business is booming in South Carolina! Experts consistently rank our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Last year, South Carolina added over 8,000 new jobs and invested $9.12 billion in capital. Cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill attract entrepreneurs eager to start and grow their businesses. Our hospitality industry is poised for growth as tourists explore the state’s natural beauty and accessibility. At the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we focus on connecting every job seeker with their next great career opportunity. We offer job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance. If you're passionate about making a difference in the workforce system, join us!

Job Description

The Second Chance Workforce Consultant serves within the Employment Services (ES) division in Columbia. This role is crucial for supporting returning citizens and facilitating their reintegration into the workforce. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating trainings, services, and recruitment events for justice-involved individuals both in-person and virtually.
• Serving as the main point of contact for these programs, coordinating trainings, services, and recruitment events for justice-involved individuals.
• Managing key partnerships like the SC Department of Corrections and collaborating with Workforce Development for grant opportunities, the Workforce Opportunity Tax Credit, and Federal Bonding.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in career counseling or related case management; OR a high school diploma with at least four years of experience providing client-centered case management, counseling, or a related field.
• A preferred qualification is a bachelor's degree with at least three years of experience providing client-centered case management, counseling, or a related field.

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.