Workforce Consultant (Employment Coach) - WorkLink/Clemson

About Us

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is focused on connecting jobseekers with career opportunities in a state experiencing significant growth. South Carolina is recognized as one of the best states for business, with recent announcements of over 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment. DEW offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance in an environment of optimism and camaraderie.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments and assist in developing Individualized Employment Plans.
• Provide career counseling, work search activities, and skill advancement information.
• Assist with Employment Services (ES) programs such as Wagner-Peyser, TAA, MSFW, and Veteran Services Program.
• Greet customers, perform initial assessments, and refer them to appropriate programs.
• Provide workforce services operated by DEW in SC Works Centers.
• Provide ongoing support with Resource Room duties.
• Refer work-ready clients to Business Consultants and run applicant searches.
• Perform case management, Resource Room assistance, client services for jobseekers and employers, and outreach as outlined in the Region Plan.
• May require periodic overnight travel and evening/weekend work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and experience in career counseling or related case management; OR a high school diploma with a minimum of four years of experience in client-centered case management, counseling, or a related field.
• Must be able to drive routinely as part of the job.
• Scheduled travel to Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties is required.

Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. A complete State application, including all current and previous work history and education, is required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application.