Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker- Outreach Specialist - Bilingual
State of Iowa - Executive Branch, Des Moines, IA, United States
Job Description
The Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) agency is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Outreach Specialist to provide critical services to agricultural workers and employers in Iowa. The role is based in the Des Moines office.
Position Details
Location:
200 Army Post Rd., Des Moines, IA
Schedule:
Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Telework:
Hybrid telework and alternate schedule available after 6 months of employment.
What You’ll Do
Communicate in English and Spanish to promote agency and partner services to farm workers and employers.
Provide individualized and career services, including identifying employment and training goals and summarizing farmworker rights.
Give career and employment guidance, refer customers to job search, training providers, and support resources.
Network and build relationships with other service providers serving migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
Assist agricultural employers in meeting their hiring needs.
Provide information about complaint and concern processes.
Travel within a designated area to conduct outreach activities.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off including 9 holidays, vacation, and unlimited sick leave.
IPERS retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Free life and long‑term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance and discount programs.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university.
OR one year of full‑time public contact work with responsibility for data analysis, interviewing, testing, referral or placement, sales, credit investigation, or related outreach activities; up to four years of substitution if paired with education.
OR current continuous experience in the state executive branch equal to 12 months of full‑time Workforce Associate work.
Additional Qualification Requirements
Ability to travel as required; employees must arrange transportation to assigned work areas.
Selectives
Spanish Language (Customer Service): Ability to understand, speak, read, and write Spanish to serve Spanish‑speaking customers.
Legal: The State of Iowa participates in e‑Verify. All applicants must be verified through e‑Verify within the required timeframe. The agency complies with federal Right to Work laws. Candidates cannot have a current overpayment balance with Iowa Workforce Development without a payment plan in place. Certain positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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Position Details
Location:
200 Army Post Rd., Des Moines, IA
Schedule:
Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Telework:
Hybrid telework and alternate schedule available after 6 months of employment.
What You’ll Do
Communicate in English and Spanish to promote agency and partner services to farm workers and employers.
Provide individualized and career services, including identifying employment and training goals and summarizing farmworker rights.
Give career and employment guidance, refer customers to job search, training providers, and support resources.
Network and build relationships with other service providers serving migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
Assist agricultural employers in meeting their hiring needs.
Provide information about complaint and concern processes.
Travel within a designated area to conduct outreach activities.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off including 9 holidays, vacation, and unlimited sick leave.
IPERS retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Free life and long‑term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance and discount programs.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university.
OR one year of full‑time public contact work with responsibility for data analysis, interviewing, testing, referral or placement, sales, credit investigation, or related outreach activities; up to four years of substitution if paired with education.
OR current continuous experience in the state executive branch equal to 12 months of full‑time Workforce Associate work.
Additional Qualification Requirements
Ability to travel as required; employees must arrange transportation to assigned work areas.
Selectives
Spanish Language (Customer Service): Ability to understand, speak, read, and write Spanish to serve Spanish‑speaking customers.
Legal: The State of Iowa participates in e‑Verify. All applicants must be verified through e‑Verify within the required timeframe. The agency complies with federal Right to Work laws. Candidates cannot have a current overpayment balance with Iowa Workforce Development without a payment plan in place. Certain positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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