AK DOL&WD, Employment Services Technician 1
The Employment Services Technician (EST) 1 performs a variety of assignments directly related to employment, training, and career development. This position is in an on-the-job training environment where the EST I will learn eligibility criteria, programmatic guidelines, case management functions, and system operations of an Alaska Job Center.
ABOUT THE JOB
The EST I will job shadow and conduct on-the-job training of an EST I position in the following programs/sections of a job center: • Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG): the primary focus under the JVSG Program is to provide individualized career and training-related services to veterans and eligible persons with significant barriers to employment and to assist employers fill their workforce needs with job-seeking veterans.• The Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) and State Training and Employment Program (STEP): the primary focus under the WIOA and STEP program is to provide employment and training services to overcome barriers to employment through the administration of state and federal grant funding.• Business Connections: the primary focus of Business Connection is to assist employers with recruitment strategies. Duties may also include providing a variety of services to customers, to include resume writing, interviewing skills, cover letter assistance, job search assistance, labor market research and career exploration.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job shadow and conduct on-the-job training of an EST I position.
- Provide individualized career and training-related services to veterans and eligible persons with significant barriers to employment.
- Assist employers with recruitment strategies.
- Provide employment and training services to overcome barriers to employment through the administration of state and federal grant funding.
- Provide a variety of services to customers, including resume writing, interviewing skills, cover letter assistance, job search assistance, labor market research, and career exploration.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Learn eligibility criteria, programmatic guidelines, case management functions, and system operations of an Alaska Job Center.
ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES
All Services
PROGRAM COST
0
OTHER
This position will be located at the Mat-Su Job Center in Wasilla, Alaska