847132 - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE I - 40045057

Requisition No: 847132 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 847132 - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE I - 40045057

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40045057 

Salary:  33,760.00 anually; 2813.34 monthly; $16.23 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/11/2025 

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JOB TYPE:    FULL TIME /Career Service      

POSITION LOCATION:      Clewiston, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position) 

Employment Security Representative I  -MSFW Outreach Coordinator

OPEN COMPETITIVE

www.floridajobs.org/

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position which markets employment and training programs; serves Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFW’s) who are unemployed and/or seeking new jobs; provides counseling services to MSFW’s with vocational needs by determining interests, aptitudes, and training; refers individuals to appropriate private and public agencies for aid, assistance, and training; and secures employer cooperation in the placement of referred candidates.  The incumbent in this position is required to travel locally and must provide own transportation.

• Conducts outreach and assessment services for MSFW’s in the areas where they live, work, and congregate. Determines employment needs through interviews.
• Discusses services available through Florida Commerce (FC) and CareerSource Southwest Florida Clewiston Center.
• Provides information and assistance consistent with their needs related to benefits, training, labor market information, and supportive services.
• Makes available and distributes concise written documents informing MSFW’s of their rights under state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Advises MSFW’s of the Worker Complaint System.
• Interviews applicants and refers them to available job openings.
• Assists other professional staff in identifying and extending services to MSFW’s in need of job referrals, intensive counseling, guidance, or other specialized services.
• Conducts job development for MSFW applicants or refers them to other associates for job development activities. 
• Acts as liaison between MSFW’s and  FC management regarding services, complaints, and requested information. Serves as liaison between FC partners or organizations that represent and assist MSFW’s.
• Coordinates FC services with these agencies and organizations.
• Records information, maintains records, and prepares reports related to MSFW activity.
• May assist in conducting prevailing wage surveys. Performs other related duties as assigned.

NOTES: The above duties and responsibilities require input and retrieval of data using a computer system to create and update records, conduct searches, review reports, etc.

CFDA – 100% - 17.247 (Migrant/Seasonal Farmworker)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive use of computers to input and retrieve data.
• The person selected must be Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to read, write, and speak in both languages.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications (Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook) as well as email.
• Knowledge of basic public relations principles.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an inter-organizational team.
• Ability to learn new technologies as they are introduced.

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 

Minimum:

• Must be from MSFW background; and/or speaks the predominant language of the local MSFW workforce, i.e, Spanish; and/or be racially or ethnically representative of the MSFW’s in the service area.
• Completion and certification of Florida Workforce Professional (Tier 1) required within six (6) months of hired date.
• May be required to travel locally in CareerSource Southwest Florida (Collier, Lee, Port Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades Counties) and must furnish own transportation.
• The selected candidate may be required to work weekends or after regular work hours at job fairs, or community meetings once or twice a month.
• Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department as well as in the field conducting outreach activities.
• Required to travel and must [provide your own transportation.

Pay:

$16.23 hourly, $2813.34 monthly, $33,760 Annually

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:        

This is a professional position which markets employment and training programs; serves Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFW’s) who are unemployed and/or seeking new jobs; provides counseling services to MSFW’s with vocational needs by determining interests, aptitudes, and training; refers individuals to appropriate private and public agencies for aid, assistance, and training; and secures employer cooperation in the placement of referred candidates.  The incumbent in this position is required to travel locally and must provide own transportation.

The Difference You Will Make:

You will provide services that are adequately documented in Employ Florida (EF) and make sure job seekers are obtaining and retaining employment and assist local employers to attract and retain highly qualified candidates.  You are responsible for focusing on work demands and customer service in a diverse environment. FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Where You Will Work:     

Clewiston is perched on Lake Okeechobee midway between West Palm Beach to the east and Fort Myers to the west, Clewiston is Florida's sweetest town. That's because of its sugarcane crop and Sugar Festival. Visitors come for sugar tours, to fish for bass in the nation's second-largest freshwater lake, and to hike or bike the lake's trail. In the center of town, don't miss the historic Clewiston Inn. Built in 1938 by the United States Sugar Company to host company executives and visiting dignitaries, the inn remains a rare treat, a true throwback to Old Florida. The Clewiston Inn is registered as a National Historic Site.

Clewiston is proud to have the Hendry County Regional Medical Center located here. With the small-town atmosphere, recreational facilities, and business opportunities, it is no wonder so many people are looking at Clewiston as the place to raise a family or retire. Clewiston's temperate climate and tranquil palm-filled vistas make it a town for all seasons.

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

*  State Group Insurance coverage options+
 (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

*  Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)

*  Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

*  Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

*  Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)

*  Flexible Spending Accounts

*  Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

*  Ongoing comprehensive training provided

*  Career Growth      

*  Highly skilled, professional environment

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.