Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist – LOWNDES COUNTY, MS State of Mississippi Annual Salary: $32,311.11 – $42,856.26 Location: LOWNDES COUNTY, MS (Part-Time) Job Number: 9777-0671-20260701Ls 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. Responsibilities Interview and screen applicants to determine eligibility for Wagner‑Peyser and Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) related programs. Perform employer and community outreach to market all agency services. Screen and refer qualified participants to job orders. Case‑manage participants of various Federal and State programs. Assist participants in the Resource Center with online services. Assist with Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act training programs, including the On‑The‑Job Training program and the Individual Training Account program. Assist customers in person, by telephone, and at the reception desk. Work with all Federal and State programs within the office. Travel, when required, and make presentations to small and large groups of customers. Perform other duties as assigned. What You'll Need to Succeed Good interpersonal/customer service skills, good verbal/written communication skills, time management, and organizational skills. Outstanding computer skills, including 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. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license and pass an extensive background check. Address: 210 East Capitol Street, Suite 800, Jackson, Mississippi 39201 #J-18808-Ljbffr