WorkSource Specialist Sequim​/Project

Position: WorkSource Specialist 4: Sequim/Project
This position works in-person at the Work Source office in Sequim, WA.

This is a project position that is expected to last through June of 2028.

This position will be eligibles for 1 day of telework per week after training.

The ideal candidate for the Work Source Specialist 4 role is dynamic and resourceful professionals deeply committed to delivering customer-centered employment and training services. They possess a proven ability to conduct insightful individual assessments, manage complex caseloads, and facilitate critical support services to help job seekers overcome barriers and achieve sustainable employment.

Skilled in developing tailored employment service plans, they are adept at navigating program regulations, securing training resources, and guiding customers through every step of their workforce journey. Their coaching and mentoring skills enable them to connect meaningfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with significant employment challenges.

Thes candidate is also a confident communicator and facilitator, capable of leading workshops and orientations that meet the unique needs of special populations. With a solid grasp of instructional strategies, they can adapt learning experiences to accommodate various styles and interests. They utilize labor market information and formal assessment tools to craft personalized employment and training solutions, bringing clarity and direction to each customer's goals.

Their background includes curriculum development and classroom instruction, reflecting a genuine commitment to educational and workforce empowerment.

Beyond individual service, the ideal candidate is a skilled collaborator and community ambassadors. They build and maintain productive relationships with employers, partners, and service providers, actively promoting agency programs and cultivating job opportunities. Their organizational savvy enables them to manage records with precision and maintain compliance with program protocols. Whether supporting front-line office operations or representing Work Source in the field, this professional thrives in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment where making a measurable impact in people's lives is the ultimate reward.

Develop and/or provide comprehensive, customer-centered employment and training services. This includes:

* Conduct individual interviews to articulate program services and activities; identify components applicable to customer need; develop recommendations for continuous engagement

* Manage caseload; provide case management; facilitate appropriate support services and/or make referrals; identify and evaluate barriers and explore solutions to assist in removing barriers; assist in obtaining needed documentation

* Determine eligibility and/or appropriateness for program; enroll and explain program participation requirements; develop employment and training contracts and agreements based on applicable regulations, customer eligibility and assessment

Assess knowledge, skills, and abilities to assist in determining employment and training activities and benefits. This includes:

* Administer a variety of assessments and informal and formal career tools; review and explain results; incorporate assessment results into employment plans in conjunction with relevant labor market information; prepare and present information to customer

* Develop and utilize a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of students, including the integration of technology, and guest speakers

Perform records management functions in accordance with agency and program procedures. This includes:

* Monitor Work Source program performance management activity using agency reporting systems; create and disseminate program reports as required by supervisors and managers; comply with state and federal case management protocols and data entry procedures

* Record and maintain case notes, service plans, program-related expenditures, and exit outcomes; coordinate with other employment and training programs as necessary; enter new and/or updated data in multiple data management systems

To request a detailed position description, .

* One year as a Work Source Specialist 3 or equivalent class within the Employment Security Department, or another state's Employment Security agency

* OR A Bachelor's degree in social science, business administration or related field and three years of professional level experience in workforce development, social or human resource services, public relations, or professional public contact work

* OR A combination of education and/or relevant experience equal to 7 years

Required equity competencies:

* The ability to take action to learn and grow.

* The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

The required experience includes:

* Client-Centered Service Delivery:
Needs assessment to evaluate client situations, goal setting to establish realistic objectives, case management to develop and oversee service plans,…