Employment Specialist
The Employment Specialist at Confidential Client supports low-income individuals by assessing their circumstances and developing employment opportunities through counseling, job search assistance, and training. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills to effectively collaborate with clients and stakeholders, promote employment, and contribute to strengthening families in South Dakota.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Admin (Public Sector / Social Services).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Why Work with Our Client
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is dedicated to strengthening families and supporting community members through employment services and client-centered programming. This is an opportunity to deliver measurable impact by helping low-income individuals access training, find jobs, and retain employment.
What You’ll Do
You will support participants in employment-focused public programs by assessing needs, removing barriers, and providing hands-on counseling and job search assistance.
- Assess and analyze clients’ life circumstances to identify employment barriers and strengths
- Develop individualized employment plans and set realistic goals
- Deliver job search assistance and job retention counseling
- Create and present workshops and public trainings on employability skills
- Coordinate referrals to training, community resources, and employers
- Track client progress and prepare clear, required documentation and reports
Who We’re Looking For
We want a dependable, compassionate professional who is organized, client-focused, and committed to public service.
- Strong communicator with experience listening and conveying information clearly
- Able to plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Demonstrates tact, respect, and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse clients
- Comfortable applying policies, procedures, and relevant regulations
- Self-motivated and able to take initiative with minimal supervision
- Experience building collaborative relationships with community partners and employers
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social science, behavioral science, human services, business, public administration, education, public health, or related field preferred; OR equivalent combination of training and experience
- Experience with employment counseling, case management, workforce programs, or TANF-related services is highly relevant
- National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is a plus (not required)
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $24.77 per hour (hourly rate, depending on qualifications)
- Full-time, 40 hours weekly; onsite in Eagle Butte, SD
- Benefits package may include health insurance options, retirement plan membership (Class A SDRS for eligible positions), paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental and vision options — actual benefits depend on the hiring organization and classification
Location & Work Type
- Location: Eagle Butte, SD
- Work Type: Onsite, Full-Time
Notes & Legal
- This role does not sponsor work visas. Employment eligibility verification (I-9) and E-Verify will be required upon hire.
- Veterans’ preference and other state-specific hiring rules may apply.
- Careertakes has replaced the original employer name with "Confidential Client" to protect employer identity while providing accurate job details.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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