State of South Carolina
Richland County, South Carolina

Second Chance Workforce Consultant - Columbia

Onsite$45,300 - $51,000/yrPosted today

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Location
Richland County, South Carolina
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$45,300 - $51,000/yr
Posted
today
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governmentjobs.com

About this role

About the Department


About Us

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 of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 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

Our Second Chance Workforce Consultant serves within the Employment Services (ES) division in Columbia. The Second Chance Workforce Consultant position is rooted on the agency's heightened focus on justice-involved and reentry programs. These specialized roles are essential for serving returning citizens, addressing barriers to employment, and facilitating services necessary for successful reintegration into the workforce. This position will assist with coordinating trainings, services, and recruitment events for justice-involved individuals both in-person and virtually.  This role serves as the main point of contact for these programs, coordinating trainings, services, and recruitment events for justice-involved individuals. The role also manages key partnerships like the SC Department of Corrections and partners with Workforce Development for grant opportunities, the Workforce Opportunity Tax Credit, and Federal Bonding.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify barriers to employment and develops solutions in coordination with clients. Provide focused services that engage the jobseeker in career readiness activities.
  • Perform customer focused case management and career planning to identify barriers to employment and develop solutions for clients by conducting needs assessments, assisting with the development of Individualized Employment Plans, and providing focused services.
  • Maintain up-to-date records of all case management services in SCWOS. Position may require assisting with ES programs such as but not limited to the Wagner-Peyser program, TAA program, MSFW program, and the Veteran Services Program
  • Meet regularly with SCDC staff to plan out schedules, technology, classrooms, and event dates. 
  • Manage virtual solutions for areas responsible which includes classes, workshops, and case management meetings.  
  • Work with local areas and Area Directors for planning hiring events and virtual events.   

If you’re ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina’s workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Duties

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in career counseling or related case management; OR a high school diploma with a minimum of four years of experience providing client centered case management, counseling, or a related field.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree with at least three years of experience providing client centered case management, counseling, or a related field. 

Other Qualifications

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

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.

Supplemental Questions

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
Which option best describes your experience in customer service, recruitment, selection, interviewing, counseling, case management or a related field?
  • Less than two years
  • Two to less than four years
  • Four years or more
03
Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If yes, when and what agency/agencies? If no, enter "N/A".
05
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
06
How did you hear about this position with SC DEW?
  • Indeed.com
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • SC State Jobs Website - careers.sc.gov
  • NASWA Job Board
  • SC Works Center Referral
  • SC DEW Current or Former Employee
  • SC DEW Recruitment Communication or DEW Recruiter
  • Other
07
If "Other" selected, please specify.
08
The hiring range for this position is $45,300 - $51,000 per year. Are you willing to accept a position within that salary range?
  • Yes
  • No
09
This position is not remote or hybrid. Will you be able to report to the office in Columbia, SC, five days a week?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Please provide the names, phone numbers, email addresses, and job titles of at least two (2) professional references that we may contact regarding your qualifications and experience. By providing this information, you consent to SC DEW contacting these individuals should you be selected for the position.

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Employment and Workforce Address 1550 Gadsden Street

Columbia, South Carolina, 29202 Phone803-737-2550
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Richland County, South Carolina