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MyFlorida COM - 837416 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE I - 40045015 in SEBRING, Florida
COM - 837416 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE I - 40045015
Date: Sep 12, 2024
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Requisition No: 837416
Agency: Commerce
Working Title: COM - 837416 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE I - 40045015
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 40045015
Salary: $33,760.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 09/26/2024
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Employment Security Representative I
OPEN COMPETITIVE
www.floridajobs.org/
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is a professional position facilitating and marketing employment and training programs in the one-stop system.
Provides career services in individualized or group settings to persons who are unemployed, underemployed, or seeking new employment opportunities
May include services such as intake and assessment, career information, labor exchange services, job search assistance, job matching, job referrals, referrals for training, referrals to other agencies, application and resume review and assistance, interview techniques, provision of labor market information, and provision of program performance information
Provides intake and specialized services to Veterans and eligible spouses
Maintains accurate and complete documentation and records for follow-up on customers as appropriate
Interviews customers to ascertain employment options by assessing skills, interest, personal characteristics, education, work history, and limitations or barriers to job attainment or retention
Assists customers with establishing educational goals and developing employability plans for obtaining and retaining employment
Assists in the elimination of barriers to employment by providing customers with career services
Conducts recruitment, screening evaluation, and referral of applicants for posted job openings
Performs file search (job matching) on open job orders to find qualified applicants
Schedules and facilitates Reemployment Services Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) programs as appropriate
Explains and clarifies re-employment policies and procedures for re-employment compensation claimants to provide an understanding of rights and responsibilities, employment related options, and other relative information
Conducts employment-related workshops
Coordinates with community-based organizations (CBO) and refers customers to CBO for supportive services, as appropriate
Promotes CareerSource Center services and programs throughout the community
Performs other related duties as required or assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position :
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in individual and group settings, both verbally and in writing
Ability to make presentations
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Working knowledge/experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to promote and market Career Center
Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous and effective manner
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Qualifications:
As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.
Minimum:
The incumbent must possess or obtain certification as a Workforce Development Professional (Tier 1) within one year of employment in the position
May be required to travel locally and must provide own transportation
Pay:
$33,760 annually
Our Organization and Mission:
FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.
In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets.
FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)
Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/
The Work You Will Do:
The Employment Security Representative I (ESRI) is a member of Florida Commerce team within CareerSource Heartland offices and will facilitate an overall office marketing/outreach plan, distributing information about services available in the career center.
The Difference You Will Make:
You will assist in helping Florida citizens obtain wage replacement benefits for qualified individuals who are out of work through no fault of their own. Your knowledge and skills will be utilized to help our citizens.
FloridaCommerce/CareerSource Heartland is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.
How You Will Grow:
FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:
Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.
These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.
Where You Will Work
The Employment Security Representative I position is located in the Sebring, Florida office within Highlands County. Most of the area is rural and part of the Florida scrub ecosystem, with smaller areas of hammocks and cypress swamps and lakes. Sebring boasts of several award-winning museums, galleries, and art studios. Recreation opportunities in the area abound for people of all ages and include golf, hiking, freshwater swimming in our many lakes, fishing, boating, water skiing, airboat rides and other water sports.
WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!
- State Group Insurance coverage options+
(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com )
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
We care about the success of our employees.
We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.
A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
SEBRING, FL, US, 33870
Nearest Major Market:Central Florida
Nearest Secondary Market:Sebring