Specialist

Career Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. At Career Team, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world-class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here. Title RESEA Specialist Reports To Deputy Director Location Deep East Texas Workforce Development Area Employment Type Full-Time, Non-Exempt Employee Career Team is looking to hire a RESEA Specialist to deliver Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) services to unemployment insurance (UI) claimants in the Deep East Texas Workforce Development Area. The RESEA Specialist engages customers assigned to RESEA, ensures timely participation, delivers targeted reemployment services, reviews continued UI eligibility, and connects claimants to employment outcomes. Work is performed under the supervision of the Deputy Director. Your Impact On Career Teams’s Success Conduct RESEA orientations and individualized appointments with UI claimants assigned to the program Review and verify claimants' continued UI eligibility and work-search requirements, and report potential eligibility issues to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Develop and review individualized reemployment plans with claimants based on their skills and occupational goals Assess claimants' employment, skills, and training needs through interviewing and other methods Provide labor market information and personalized job-search assistance Refer claimants to reemployment services, training, and WIOA programs as appropriate, and follow up on those referrals Ensure timely participation and that claimants complete all required RESEA activities to maintain benefits Schedule RESEA appointments, document participation in Work In Texas, and follow up on missed appointments Maintain accurate case files for each claimant, ensuring each file contains all required documentation and meets compliance requirements Meet and/or exceed RESEA participation and performance targets Follow all policies, procedures, and regulations related to RESEA and eligibility documentation Complete all required reports within the data management system Participate in all staff-related events as required, including training, staff meetings, and individual supervision Approach each day and task with a "ZAG" mindset Other duties and projects as needed Other Job Duties This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be requested to perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including requiring overtime This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. To Qualify For This Role, You Must Have Bachelor's degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge of the WIOA program, unemployment insurance, and other workforce program requirements Strong communication skills and knowledge about community resources Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions Computer literate with MS Word and Excel skills at a minimum, and the ability to learn specialized databases and software systems Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse customer base and be culturally sensitive Ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them toward achieving goals Ability to meet and/or exceed set goals and objectives Excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service, organizational, and communication skills (oral and written) A demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, and maintaining a high level of confidentiality A Valid Driver's License Additional Skills/Knowledge Career Team Would Love for This Role Knowledge of the Deep East Texas region and its employers, community organizations, and workforce partners Bilingual or multilingual Strong multitasking abilities and a proactive approach to tasks Experience with Work In Texas or a similar case management system Training in trauma-informed care, evidence-based practice, and/or whole family services Salary $37,000-$40,000/yr Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Career TEAM offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and personal/vacation time Travel As needed About Career Team Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization. Career Team’s outstanding record of accelerating the human condition has resulted in numerous honors: Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider As a socially conscious organization, Career Team has found a healthy balance between for-profit innovation and community enrichment. Looking ahead, the organization will continue to close the nation’s opportunity divide with additional government-funded workforce sites; while also building staff capacity of workforce funding sources and industry providers. See for more information. Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Background Check Requirements Background Check Requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position. California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") Career Team is committed to complying with the CCPA and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. Career Team collects and uses Personal Information for human resources, employment, benefits administration, health and safety, and business-related purposes and to be in legal compliance. Below are the categories of Personal Information we collect and the purposes for which we intend to use this information: Identifying information such as your full name, gender, date of birth, and signature; Demographic data such as race, ethnic origin, marital status, disability, and veteran or military status; Contact information such as your home address, telephone numbers, email addresses, and emergency contact information; Dependent's or other individual's information such as their full name, address, date of birth, and Social Security numbers (SSN); National identifiers such as SSN, passport and visa information, and immigration status and documentation; Educational and professional background such as your work history, academic and professional qualifications, educational records, references, and interview notes; Employment details such as your job title, position, hire dates, compensation, performance and disciplinary records, and vacation and sick leave records; Financial information such as banking details, tax information, payroll information, and withholdings; Health and Safety information such as health conditions (if relevant to your employment), job restrictions, workplace illness and injury information, and health insurance policy information; Information Systems (IS) information such as your search history, browsing history, login information, and IP addresses on the Company’s information systems and networks; Biometric information such as facial recognition, fingerprints, iris or retina scans, keystroke, or other physical patterns; and Geolocation data such as time and physical location related to use of an internet website, application, device, and physical access to a Company office location. The Company collects Personal Information to use or disclose as appropriate to: Comply with all applicable laws and regulations; (2) Recruit and evaluate job applicants and candidates for employment; (3) Conduct background checks; (4) Manage your employment relationship with us, including for: (a) onboarding processes; (b) timekeeping, payroll, and expense report administration; (c) employee benefits administration; (d) employee training and development requirements; (d) the creation, maintenance, and security of your online employee accounts; (e) reaching your emergency contacts when needed, such as when you are not reachable or are injured or ill; (f) workers' compensation claims management; (g) employee job performance, including goals and performance reviews, promotions, discipline, and termination; and (h) other human resources purposes; (5) Manage and monitor employee access to company facilities, equipment, and systems; (6) Conduct internal audits and workplace investigations; (7) Investigate and enforce compliance with and potential breaches of Company policies and procedures; (8) Engage in corporate transactions requiring review of employee records, such as for evaluating potential mergers and acquisitions of the Company; (9) Maintain commercial insurance policies and coverages, including for workers' compensation and other liability insurance; (10) Perform workforce analytics, data analytics, and benchmarking; (11) Administer and maintain the Company's operations, including for safety purposes; (12) For client marketing purposes; (13) Exercise or defend the legal rights of the Company and its employees, and affiliates, customers, contractors, and agents; and (14) to comply with requirements of government grants, including, but not limited to, program and audit requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr