State of South Carolina
Rural Outreach Workforce Specialist - Upstate
State of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
Salary: $32,686.00 - $60,471.00 Annually
Location : Statewide, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 170888
Agency: Department of Employment and Workforce
Division: Employment Services
Opening Date: 11/07/2024
Closing Date: 11/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply online.
Class Code:: GA64
Position Number:: 61145836
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 4
Hiring Range - Min.: $42,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $48,000.00
Opening Date: 11/07/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 14,000 new jobs and $10 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina's mountains and coast.
Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!
Job Description: This position reports to the Employment Services Division in the Greater Upstate Region. Incumbent will deliver a broad range of services to assist individuals in resolving barriers to employment and increase skills in order to obtain or maintain employment. Focuses on customers and locations in rural areas in South Carolina. Educates individuals regarding DEW programs, policies, and services. Provides assistance with all services as needed within an SC Works Center. Provides services to other regions in South Carolina as needed. Counties served are Greenville, Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, Saluda, Cherokee, Spartanburg, Union, Anderson, Pickens & Oconee.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
High school diploma and four (4) years of experience working and building relationships with community-based organizations, rural communities, and/or state organizations. Experience in conducting outreach with target populations, building relationships with external and internal partners and stakeholders. Demonstrated experience working with customers.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with at least three (3) years of experience providing client centered case management, counseling, rural area work, or a related field.
Additional Comments
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
What is your highest level of education?
02
How many years of experience do you have working and building relationships with community-based organizations, rural communities, and/or state organizations?
03
Do you have experience in conducting outreach with target populations, building relationships with external and internal partnerships and stakeholders?
04
At SCDEW, a previous criminal offense or involuntary termination from prior employment are not automatic disqualifiers from employment. The agency takes the totality of a person's work history and background into consideration when making job offers. However, we do expect that individuals provide truthful and complete answers during the application process. Any misrepresentation could result in withdrawal of a pending job offer or termination of employment if selected for hire. By checking "yes" I am certifying that the work history listed on my application is accurate and that I have disclosed all involuntary terminations and any prior criminal convictions (excluding convictions occurring as a minor) regardless of age of offense.
05
Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?
06
If yes, when and what agency/agencies? If no, enter "N/A".
07
The hiring range for this position is $42,000 - $48,000 per year. Are you willing to accept a position within that salary range?
08
How did you hear about this position with SC DEW?
09
If "other" selected, please specify.
Required Question
Location : Statewide, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 170888
Agency: Department of Employment and Workforce
Division: Employment Services
Opening Date: 11/07/2024
Closing Date: 11/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply online.
Class Code:: GA64
Position Number:: 61145836
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 4
Hiring Range - Min.: $42,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $48,000.00
Opening Date: 11/07/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 14,000 new jobs and $10 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina's mountains and coast.
Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!
Job Description: This position reports to the Employment Services Division in the Greater Upstate Region. Incumbent will deliver a broad range of services to assist individuals in resolving barriers to employment and increase skills in order to obtain or maintain employment. Focuses on customers and locations in rural areas in South Carolina. Educates individuals regarding DEW programs, policies, and services. Provides assistance with all services as needed within an SC Works Center. Provides services to other regions in South Carolina as needed. Counties served are Greenville, Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, Saluda, Cherokee, Spartanburg, Union, Anderson, Pickens & Oconee.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
High school diploma and four (4) years of experience working and building relationships with community-based organizations, rural communities, and/or state organizations. Experience in conducting outreach with target populations, building relationships with external and internal partners and stakeholders. Demonstrated experience working with customers.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with at least three (3) years of experience providing client centered case management, counseling, rural area work, or a related field.
Additional Comments
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
What is your highest level of education?
- Less than a twelfth grade education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
02
How many years of experience do you have working and building relationships with community-based organizations, rural communities, and/or state organizations?
- None
- Three years or less
- Four or more years
03
Do you have experience in conducting outreach with target populations, building relationships with external and internal partnerships and stakeholders?
- Yes
- No
04
At SCDEW, a previous criminal offense or involuntary termination from prior employment are not automatic disqualifiers from employment. The agency takes the totality of a person's work history and background into consideration when making job offers. However, we do expect that individuals provide truthful and complete answers during the application process. Any misrepresentation could result in withdrawal of a pending job offer or termination of employment if selected for hire. By checking "yes" I am certifying that the work history listed on my application is accurate and that I have disclosed all involuntary terminations and any prior criminal convictions (excluding convictions occurring as a minor) regardless of age of offense.
- Yes
- No
05
Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?
- Yes
- No
06
If yes, when and what agency/agencies? If no, enter "N/A".
07
The hiring range for this position is $42,000 - $48,000 per year. Are you willing to accept a position within that salary range?
- Yes
- No
08
How did you hear about this position with SC DEW?
- SC State Jobs Website - careers.sc.gov
- Indeed.com
- NASWA Job Board
- SC Works Center referral
- SC DEW current or former employee
- Received DEW Recruitment email
- Other
09
If "other" selected, please specify.
Required Question