WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 4

Office of Workforce Development

Division: Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Outreach

Location: Lafayette, LA

Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.

The Workforce Development Specialist 4 position serves as a Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) Outreach Worker and is responsible for informing MSFWs of the full range of workforce development services available through Louisiana’s Comprehensive and Affiliate American Job Centers. The incumbent will maintain regular communication with American Job Center managers and the highest-ranking Wagner Peyser staff assigned to their designated service areas, or other Wagner Peyser staff as designated by the Director of Workforce Development or their designee.

The Outreach Worker will educate MSFWs regarding the Employment Service (ES) and Employment-Related Law Complaint System and provide a basic overview of farmworker rights. The incumbent will actively encourage MSFWs to visit Louisiana’s Comprehensive American Job Centers to access the full range of employment, training, and supportive services offered through WIOA mandated partner programs.

The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) is a key division of Louisiana Works managing programs in workforce training, job placement, apprenticeships, and business engagement. Through collaboration with local boards, educational institutions, and industry partners, OWD aims to improve economic mobility for job seekers and ensure Louisiana employers have the skilled talent they need, contributing to the state’s economic growth.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Developing Plans: The ability to create structured strategies and plans that support the achievement of defined goals and objectives.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.

• Six years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR
• A master's degree plus two years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Conduct outreach to identify and engage MSFWs not reached through normal American Job Center intake activities.
• Assist MSFWs with applications for Employment Services and referrals to employment opportunities.
• Provide information on farmworker rights and the ES and Employment-Related Law Complaint System.
• Assist in preparing and referring employment service and employment-related law complaints.
• Refer individuals to career, training, and supportive services available through workforce partners.
• Assist with scheduling appointments and arranging transportation to American Job Centers or other service providers, as needed.
• Document outreach activities and services provided in accordance with program requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Specific Details:

Location: Lafayette, LA

Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

Heather Courville

heather.courville@la.gov

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