Workforce Development Specialist

A Workforce Development Specialist performs a variety of career counseling and referral work for individuals seeking jobs and services through the Virgin Islands Department of Labor and/or other area resources.  He/she has primary responsibility in either Resource Services or Career Development Services under the Division of Employment and Training.   Resource Services provide immediate service to job seekers through in-person assessments, job placement and training activities and resource room utilization.  Career development provides case management services and referral activities for clients.

Under general supervision of assigned Workforce Development Director or the Territorial Project Coordinator this employee meets with and maintains relationships between the departments, partner agencies and private employers throughout the territory and mainland in the placement of participants in various programs and services.