Employment Specialist

Salary: $32,311.11 - $42,856.26 Annually
Location : 76 - WASHINGTON COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 9777-0671-20260813W
Department: 0671 - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $32,311.11
Agency Maximum Salary: $42,856.26
About the Agency: The goal of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is to help Mississippians get jobs. Through our network of WIN Job Centers, MDES matches qualified, prospective employees with employers. Also at Job Centers, Mississippians can obtain job training to sharpen their work skills and make themselves more competitive in the job market. The mission statement for the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is "Helping Mississippians Get Jobs." The email address for the MDES Human Resources Department is View email address on click.appcast.io and the phone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.
About the Position: Will work in the Greenville WIN Job Center and other centers as assigned for the MS Dept. of Employment Security (MDES). Will interview and screen participants to determine eligibility for employment-related programs. Will perform employer and community outreach to market agency services. Will interview and screen participants to determine eligibility for Wagner-Peyser and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) related programs. Will screen and refer qualified participants to job orders. Will case manage participants of various Federal and State programs. Will assist participants in the Resource Center with on-line services. May assist with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act training programs, including the On-the-Job Training program and the Individual Training Account program. Will assist customers in person, by telephone and at the reception desk. Will work with all Federal and State programs within the office. Some travel may be required. May make presentations to small or large groups of customers. Will perform other duties as assigned. Must be available to work in a public center that provides in-person service to customers of various programs. All applicants must have a valid driver's license and pass an extensive background check.
What you'll need to be Successful: Good interpersonal skills and excellent customer service skills. Good verbal/written communication, time management and organizational skills. Must possess outstanding computer skills that include proficiency with internet-based applications and email.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an Associate's Degree and 2-3 years of experience.Agency Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.


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Life Insurance

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Flexible Spending Accounts

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Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave

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Tuition Reimbursement
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Career Development and Training

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Promotional Opportunities

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How many years of related experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related experience.)

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• 3 years of experience
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?

• 8th grade
• GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
• 30 semester hours
• Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours
• 90 semester hours
• Bachelor's Degree
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• Specialist Degree
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