Workforce Career Counselor Lubbock

**Job Summary** The counselor will work with customers to provide direction in developing the best and quickest route to self\-sufficiency. The counselor will be responsible for registering customers in WorkinTexas (WIT) and providing customers with information on all Workforce services. The counselor will refer customers to jobs base upon their experience and skill. The counselor may contact employers to assist them with their hiring needs. The counselor may enter job orders into WorkinTexas on behalf of employers and may send out job notifications to customers. The counselor will provide basic unemployment information to individuals desiring to file for unemployment benefits. The counselor may facilitate the Reemployment Service (RESEA) Orientation and ensure that RESEA customers work applications are correctly entered into WIT. The counselor will ensure that all required services are entered in WIT for all customers. The counselor will assist customers in the resource room with completing their WIT applications, resumes and job searches using the resource room computers. The counselort will facilitate workshops. A High Scholl diploma or equivalent is required. A bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred. Ability to understand instruction without constant supervision is essential. Ability to work and communicate effectively with people from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds is essential. **CERTIFICATES AND LICENSED RERUIREMENTS:** * Must have at least a Class C Driver’s License Job Location Lubbock, Tx