6 Employment jobs in Wynwood

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.

Job Title: Lead, Employment Consultant

Department: State Operations and Programs

Reports to: Program Supervisor, Jobs

Salary Range: $46,000 - $8,000 45,000- 48,000

Position Overview: The primary responsibility of the Lead, Employment Consultant is to function as a coach, mentor, and vocational support professional working one-to-one with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This includes supporting participants through the job seeking process, onboarding and ongoing training while managing essential documentation, compliance requirements, and employer relationships to foster successful and sustainable employment. The Lead, Employment Consultant empowers individuals to achieve meaningful employment by providing personalized guidance, skill development, and advocacy. This position supports individuals with IDD as they navigate barriers, maximize their potential, and secure opportunities that enhance their independence and overall quality of life. In addition, the Lead, Employment Consultant steers expansion plans for their office's Jobs program- identifying new funding opportunities, serving as the main point of contact for funding agencies, national employer partners (if applicable), and building out long-term plans for growth and staffing.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 2 years of professional experience, OR minimum 5 years relevant experience, Best Buddies program experience a plus
• Ability to engage comfortably with individuals with IDD, addressing sensitive topics with empathy and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, support, balance and steward multiple relationships while guiding individuals toward success
• Basic skills in public speaking, group facilitation, and delivering engaging presentations
• Familiarity with Office 365 and a basic understanding of social media platforms
• Strong writing ability, attention to detail, and proficiency in project and time management

• Capable of working autonomously while also collaborating effectively in a dynamic fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel frequently within the local area and use a personal cell phone for work-related communication
• Fundraising events are a core part of the organization's success and require full staff participation and therefore, occasional weekend work may be necessary to support events and other initiatives throughout the year

• Access to an automobile with applicable insurance or other reliable transportation.
• Employment is contingent upon state accreditation and the ability to obtain federal suitability clearance for the Ticket to Work Program

• Utilize a person-centered approach supporting individuals in job searching efforts in industries and opportunities that match their skills and interests, within their communities and based on transportation options available
• Upon job placement, the Lead, Employment Consultant will provide the individual with support during orientation, onboarding and throughout the early stages of training with the goal of fostering an independent work environment and eventually fading support to quarterly contact
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the individual, guardian when applicable, their families, Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, advocates, and employers
• Identify natural supports within the individual's workplace to provide additional support and ensure the individual is embraced and fully included as a member of the team
• Compassionately encourage and educate individuals, parents and/or guardians of the opportunities and possibilities available to anyone seeking a career, as well as the benefit to programs such as Ticket to Work
• Guides participants, guardians and family members in navigating Social Security issues, offering referrals to local Work Incentives and Planning and Assistance (WIPA), Community Work Incentive Counselors (CWIC) available through their state Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Maintain regular communication with employers/supervisors advocating for the participants' rights to equal treatment and fair wages, while encouraging self-advocacy and maintaining positive relationships with employment partners
• Maintain detailed and timely documentation of participant interactions, progress, and outcomes in SETWorks for compliance and program tracking
• Perform regular caseload reviews w/supervisors ensuring relevance and alignment w/participant goals and needs
• Provide individuals with travel training and/or assistance with public transportation, including advocating with funding agencies to identify additional transportation services available
• Understand and educate participants on safety guidelines in the workplace including emergency procedure quizzes to ensure the welfare, health, and safety of all
• Encourage participants to explore other Best Buddies programs that can help them build valuable social connections and expand their network
• Potential to serve as Partnership Lead for National Employer Partners as deemed appropriate by leadership
• Participate in various initiatives with the National Jobs team to highlight the Jobs Program
• Present information to other mission pillars as necessary (Friendship, Leadership, Living, Family Support) and support school-based staff with job readiness and self-advocacy training

• Collaborate with the Jobs team and Jobs Supervisor to expand employment opportunities by identifying potential new positions with existing employer partners and establishing relationships with prospective employers within the community
• Demonstrate the Best Buddies mission in action by contributing images for social media platforms, participating employer recognition activities and various annual initiatives
• Represent the organization at local networking events, expanding the network of potential participants, employer partners and community collaborations
• Facilitate connections between development staff and potential funding opportunities, including identifying Walk team candidates and Champion of the Year prospects

• Assume full responsibility for a caseload of successfully employed job participants, including the documenting, tracking of billable services, and compliance requirements within SETWorks secure database
• Complete required paperwork in a timely and organized manner, including but not limited to Individualized Written Program Plan (IWPP), annual paperwork, safety exercises, and all reports required for local funding agencies
• Collaborate with Jobs Program supervisor to ensure that all required billing documentation is completed accurately and ensure timely submission for funding reimbursement
• Attend regular staff meetings to discuss referrals, updates and in-house training, contributing to team coordination and knowledge sharing
• Participate in annual compliance training on in-house LMS covering ethics, safety, and program policies
• Engage in conference calls with the National Jobs team and participate in professional development opportunities including workshops and leadership events
• Serve as a resource/mentor to new Employment Consultants

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.

Job Title: Lead, Employment Consultant

Department: State Operations and Programs

Reports to: Program Supervisor, Jobs

Salary Range: $45,000-$5,000 45,000- 48,000

Revised date: 3/18/25

Position Overview: The primary responsibility of the Lead, Employment Consultant is to function as a coach, mentor, and vocational support professional working one-to-one with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This includes supporting participants through the job seeking process, onboarding and ongoing training while managing essential documentation, compliance requirements, and employer relationships to foster successful and sustainable employment. The Lead, Employment Consultant empowers individuals to achieve meaningful employment by providing personalized guidance, skill development, and advocacy. This position supports individuals with IDD as they navigate barriers, maximize their potential, and secure opportunities that enhance their independence and overall quality of life. In addition, the Lead, Employment Consultant steers expansion plans for their office's Jobs program- identifying new funding opportunities, serving as the main point of contact for funding agencies, national employer partners (if applicable), and building out long-term plans for growth and staffing.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 2 years of professional experience, OR minimum 5 years relevant experience, Best Buddies program experience a plus
• Ability to engage comfortably with individuals with IDD, addressing sensitive topics with empathy and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, support, balance and steward multiple relationships while guiding individuals toward success
• Basic skills in public speaking, group facilitation, and delivering engaging presentations
• Familiarity with Office 365 and a basic understanding of social media platforms
• Strong writing ability, attention to detail, and proficiency in project and time management

• Capable of working autonomously while also collaborating effectively in a dynamic fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel frequently within the local area and use a personal cell phone for work-related communication
• Fundraising events are a core part of the organization's success and require full staff participation and therefore, occasional weekend work may be necessary to support events and other initiatives throughout the year

• Access to an automobile with applicable insurance or other reliable transportation.
• Employment is contingent upon state accreditation and the ability to obtain federal suitability clearance for the Ticket to Work Program

• Utilize a person-centered approach supporting individuals in job searching efforts in industries and opportunities that match their skills and interests, within their communities and based on transportation options available
• Upon job placement, the Lead, Employment Consultant will provide the individual with support during orientation, onboarding and throughout the early stages of training with the goal of fostering an independent work environment and eventually fading support to quarterly contact
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the individual, guardian when applicable, their families, Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, advocates, and employers
• Identify natural supports within the individual's workplace to provide additional support and ensure the individual is embraced and fully included as a member of the team
• Compassionately encourage and educate individuals, parents and/or guardians of the opportunities and possibilities available to anyone seeking a career, as well as the benefit to programs such as Ticket to Work
• Guides participants, guardians and family members in navigating Social Security issues, offering referrals to local Work Incentives and Planning and Assistance (WIPA), Community Work Incentive Counselors (CWIC) available through their state Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Maintain regular communication with employers/supervisors advocating for the participants' rights to equal treatment and fair wages, while encouraging self-advocacy and maintaining positive relationships with employment partners
• Maintain detailed and timely documentation of participant interactions, progress, and outcomes in SETWorks for compliance and program tracking
• Perform regular caseload reviews w/supervisors ensuring relevance and alignment w/participant goals and needs
• Provide individuals with travel training and/or assistance with public transportation, including advocating with funding agencies to identify additional transportation services available
• Understand and educate participants on safety guidelines in the workplace including emergency procedure quizzes to ensure the welfare, health, and safety of all
• Encourage participants to explore other Best Buddies programs that can help them build valuable social connections and expand their network
• Potential to serve as Partnership Lead for National Employer Partners as deemed appropriate by leadership
• Participate in various initiatives with the National Jobs team to highlight the Jobs Program
• Present information to other mission pillars as necessary (Friendship, Leadership, Living, Family Support) and support school-based staff with job readiness and self-advocacy training

• Collaborate with the Jobs team and Jobs Supervisor to expand employment opportunities by identifying potential new positions with existing employer partners and establishing relationships with prospective employers within the community
• Demonstrate the Best Buddies mission in action by contributing images for social media platforms, participating employer recognition activities and various annual initiatives
• Represent the organization at local networking events, expanding the network of potential participants, employer partners and community collaborations
• Facilitate connections between development staff and potential funding opportunities, including identifying Walk team candidates and Champion of the Year prospects

• Assume full responsibility for a caseload of successfully employed job participants, including the documenting, tracking of billable services, and compliance requirements within SETWorks secure database
• Complete required paperwork in a timely and organized manner, including but not limited to Individualized Written Program Plan (IWPP), annual paperwork, safety exercises, and all reports required for local funding agencies
• Collaborate with Jobs Program supervisor to ensure that all required billing documentation is completed accurately and ensure timely submission for funding reimbursement
• Attend regular staff meetings to discuss referrals, updates and in-house training, contributing to team coordination and knowledge sharing
• Participate in annual compliance training on in-house LMS covering ethics, safety, and program policies
• Engage in conference calls with the National Jobs team and participate in professional development opportunities including workshops and leadership events
• Serve as a resource/mentor to new Employment Consultants

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE II -

Date: Sep 23, 2025

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ( .

Requisition No:

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: EMPLOYMENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE II -

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $36,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2025

Total Compensation Estimator Tool (

Job Title: EMPLOYMENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE II

Requisition Title: ESR II - Employment Security Representative II

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

POSITION LOCATION: Greater Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood FL

Our Organization and Mission:

Florida Commerce 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 Florida Commerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

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

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link:

The Work You Will Do:

This position performs professional and administrative work in a workforce career center setting, providing services to job-seekers and/or employers. This position specializes in providing individual or group vocational or employment counseling services in a One-Stop Center responsible for providing individualized or group specialized counseling services to targeted/contracted groups (e.g. dislocated workers, veterans, welfare transition participants, etc.) using standardized counseling techniques which will assist customers in deciding on vocational goals and employability plans for entrance into employment.

The Difference You Will Make:

You will assist in helping Broward County residents obtain wages to be self-sufficient and sustainable through training and employment. The Employment Security Representative II is a member of the Florida Commerce team with CareerSource Broward.

Florida Commerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

Florida Commerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Training is made available throughout the year and on request with our Office of Human Resources Training and with our Division of Workforce Training Unit. 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 Florida Commerce’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:

Broward County encompasses the Greater Fort Lauderdale area and is in the heart of South Florida’s tri-county region, it continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Broward County is a popular tourist destination and yachting capital of the world due to its semi-tropical climate, highlighted by more than 3,000 hours of sunshine, its beaches and year-round ocean breezes, waterways, and cultural offerings alongside its upscale restaurants, nightclubs, boutiques, and luxury hotels. Port Everglades is considered the 3rd largest cruise port in the world.

Once known strictly as a tourism-based economy, it now supports a diverse range of industries, including marine, manufacturing, finance, insurance, real estate, technology, avionics/aerospace, film, and television production. Broward County is establishing itself as a world-class international business center and one of the most desirable locations for new, expanding, or relocating businesses. Being in Broward County will guarantee you a unique experience for professional growth, entertainment, and culture.

Broward County is also known for:

• A rated school district

• Home to Broward College and Nova Southeastern University, a Florida hub for Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Florida International University (FIU), and a host of other private colleges and vocational schools.

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

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 ( )

• 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 .

• We care about the success of our employees.

• We care about the success of our clients.

• We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

• A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

Pay : $ 36,00.00/Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide job placement assistance and refer customers to job openings, training opportunities, and other employment-related services as appropriate.

• Provide labor market information, orientations, and/or other employment-related subjects and refer customers to supportive services as appropriate.

• Assist applicants to register as appropriate and interview clients for job assistance or benefits within a case management structure.

• Interview and assess customer needs, job skills, education, knowledge, and abilities.

• Conduct comprehensive and specialized assessments of eligible persons and develop an individual employment plan to identify the employment goals, appropriate objectives, and services for participants that will lead to sustained careers and lasting self-sufficiency as needed.

• Performs work and records activity and customer information in the current database system.

• Monitors job openings and verifies referral results with employers.

• Provide instructions and assistance to customers utilizing services, systems, and information available in the Resource Room, along with other related computer data and programs.

• Performs other duties as required by supervisors at the local organization.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to promote and market the department and the Career Center.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in individual and group settings, both verbally and in writing.

• Knowledge of the basic principles of counseling and case management,

• Working knowledge/experience using Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner.

• Ability to conduct effective interviews.

• Ability to listen effectively.

• Ability to work independently by planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments.

• Ability to prepare reports to include recording, evaluating, and analyzing data.

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:

• The incumbent must possess or obtain certification as a Workforce Professional Tier 1 within 60 days of employment in the position.

• Knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Required to travel locally and must furnish own transportation

Preferred:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Human Services, Education, or a related field

• Professional or nonprofessional experience in areas related to employment security, interviewing, counseling, job placement, aptitude testing and assessments, job development, or job analysis may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college education.

• Possess the ability to utilize state workforce development databases and possess the ability to utilize the Internet to conduct research and obtain data.

• Registered in EmployFlorida.

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 ( ). 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 , 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 clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33024

Nearest Major Market:Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market:Miami

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE II - 1

Date: Sep 18, 2025

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ( .

Requisition No:

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: EMPLOYMENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE II - 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $37,080.00

Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2025

Total Compensation Estimator Tool (

Job Title: EMPLOYMENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE II

Requisition Title: ESR II - Employment Security Representative II

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

POSITION LOCATION: Greater Fort Lauderdale

Our Organization and Mission:

Florida Commerce 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 Florida Commerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

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

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link:

The Work You Will Do:

This position performs professional and administrative work in a workforce career center setting, providing services to job-seekers and/or employers. This position specializes in providing individual or group vocational or employment counseling services in a One-Stop Center responsible for providing individualized or group specialized counseling services to targeted/contracted groups (e.g. dislocated workers, veterans, welfare transition participants, etc.) using standardized counseling techniques which will assist customers in deciding on vocational goals and employability plans for entrance into employment.

The Difference You Will Make:

You will assist in helping Broward County residents obtain wages to be self-sufficient and sustainable through training and employment. The Employment Security Representative II is a member of the Florida Commerce team with CareerSource Broward.

Florida Commerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

Florida Commerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Training is made available throughout the year and on request with our Office of Human Resources Training and with our Division of Workforce Training Unit. 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 Florida Commerce’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:

Broward County encompasses the Greater Fort Lauderdale area and is in the heart of South Florida’s tri-county region, it continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Broward County is a popular tourist destination and yachting capital of the world due to its semi-tropical climate, highlighted by more than 3,000 hours of sunshine, its beaches and year-round ocean breezes, waterways, and cultural offerings alongside its upscale restaurants, nightclubs, boutiques, and luxury hotels. Port Everglades is considered the 3rd largest cruise port in the world.

Once known strictly as a tourism-based economy, it now supports a diverse range of industries, including marine, manufacturing, finance, insurance, real estate, technology, avionics/aerospace, film, and television production. Broward County is establishing itself as a world-class international business center and one of the most desirable locations for new, expanding, or relocating businesses. Being in Broward County will guarantee you a unique experience for professional growth, entertainment, and culture.

Broward County is also known for:

• A rated school district

• Home to Broward College and Nova Southeastern University, a Florida hub for Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Florida International University (FIU), and a host of other private colleges and vocational schools.

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

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 ( )

• 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 .

• We care about the success of our employees.

• We care about the success of our clients.

• We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

• A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

Pay : $ 37,080.00/Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide job placement assistance and refer customers to job openings, training opportunities, and other employment-related services as appropriate.

• Provide labor market information, orientations, and/or other employment-related subjects and refer customers to supportive services as appropriate.

• Assist applicants to register as appropriate and interview clients for job assistance or benefits within a case management structure.

• Interview and assess customer needs, job skills, education, knowledge, and abilities.

• Conduct comprehensive and specialized assessments of eligible persons and develop an individual employment plan to identify the employment goals, appropriate objectives, and services for participants that will lead to sustained careers and lasting self-sufficiency as needed.

• Performs work and records activity and customer information in the current database system.

• Monitors job openings and verifies referral results with employers.

• Provide instructions and assistance to customers utilizing services, systems, and information available in the Resource Room, along with other related computer data and programs.

• Performs other duties as required by supervisors at the local organization.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to promote and market the department and the Career Center.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in individual and group settings, both verbally and in writing.

• Knowledge of the basic principles of counseling and case management,

• Working knowledge/experience using Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner.

• Ability to conduct effective interviews.

• Ability to listen effectively.

• Ability to work independently by planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments.

• Ability to prepare reports to include recording, evaluating, and analyzing data.

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:

• The incumbent must possess or obtain certification as a Workforce Professional Tier 1 within 60 days of employment in the position.

• Knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Required to travel locally and must furnish own transportation

Preferred:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Human Services, Education, or a related field

• Professional or nonprofessional experience in areas related to employment security, interviewing, counseling, job placement, aptitude testing and assessments, job development, or job analysis may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college education.

• Possess the ability to utilize state workforce development databases and possess the ability to utilize the Internet to conduct research and obtain data.

• Registered in EmployFlorida.

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 ( ). 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 , 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 clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301

Nearest Major Market:Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market:Miami

Requisition No:

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: EMPLOYMENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE II - 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $37,080.00

Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2025

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

Job Title: EMPLOYMENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE II

Requisition Title: ESR II - Employment Security Representative II

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

POSITION LOCATION: Greater Fort Lauderdale

Our Organization and Mission:

Florida Commerce 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 Florida Commerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

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

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link:

The Work You Will Do:

This position performs professional and administrative work in a workforce career center setting, providing services to job-seekers and/or employers. This position specializes in providing individual or group vocational or employment counseling services in a One-Stop Center responsible for providing individualized or group specialized counseling services to targeted/contracted groups (e.g. dislocated workers, veterans, welfare transition participants, etc.) using standardized counseling techniques which will assist customers in deciding on vocational goals and employability plans for entrance into employment.

The Difference You Will Make:

You will assist in helping Broward County residents obtain wages to be self-sufficient and sustainable through training and employment. The Employment Security Representative II is a member of the Florida Commerce team with CareerSource Broward.

Florida Commerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

Florida Commerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Training is made available throughout the year and on request with our Office of Human Resources Training and with our Division of Workforce Training Unit. 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 Florida Commerce's available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

• A rated school district
• Home to Broward College and Nova Southeastern University, a Florida hub for Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Florida International University (FIU), and a host of other private colleges and vocational schools.
• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

• Provide job placement assistance and refer customers to job openings, training opportunities, and other employment-related services as appropriate.
• Provide labor market information, orientations, and/or other employment-related subjects and refer customers to supportive services as appropriate.
• Assist applicants to register as appropriate and interview clients for job assistance or benefits within a case management structure.
• Interview and assess customer needs, job skills, education, knowledge, and abilities.
• Conduct comprehensive and specialized assessments of eligible persons and develop an individual employment plan to identify the employment goals, appropriate objectives, and services for participants that will lead to sustained careers and lasting self-sufficiency as needed.
• Performs work and records activity and customer information in the current database system.
• Monitors job openings and verifies referral results with employers.
• Provide instructions and assistance to customers utilizing services, systems, and information available in the Resource Room, along with other related computer data and programs.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisors at the local organization.

• Ability to promote and market the department and the Career Center.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in individual and group settings, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of counseling and case management,
• Working knowledge/experience using Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner.
• Ability to conduct effective interviews.
• Ability to listen effectively.
• Ability to work independently by planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments.
• Ability to prepare reports to include recording, evaluating, and analyzing data.

• The incumbent must possess or obtain certification as a Workforce Professional Tier 1 within 60 days of employment in the position.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Required to travel locally and must furnish own transportation

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Human Services, Education, or a related field

• Professional or nonprofessional experience in areas related to employment security, interviewing, counseling, job placement, aptitude testing and assessments, job development, or job analysis may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college education.
• Possess the ability to utilize state workforce development databases and possess the ability to utilize the Internet to conduct research and obtain data.
• Registered in EmployFlorida.