Position Summary:
The Migrant Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) Outreach Worker provides outreach and case management services to connect MSFWs with employment, training, and supportive resources. This role identifies barriers to employment, educates individuals on their rights and responsibilities, and makes referrals to partner programs. Additional duties include building employer relationships, entering job orders in KANSASWORKS.com, matching job seekers with employers, assisting with employment-related complaints, conducting H-2A housing inspections, and supporting customers via KANSASWORKS.com Live Chat.
The position is located at the Hays Workforce Center.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Conduct outreach and case management for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers (MSFWs) who are not being reached by the normal intake activities of the Workforce Center.
- Identify employment barriers/challenges and explain rights and responsibilities of MSFWs.
- Assists customers with job searches, resume and cover letter preparation, completing applications for employment, holds mock interviews with customers, and educates customers on interviewing techniques.
- Screens customers to gather information then make referrals to appropriate partner services (e.g. National Farmworker Jobs Program, health care assistance, food assistance, education assistance, and job training).
- Identify services available through partner agencies and service-based organizations that can assist MSFWs.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with employers who regularly hire MSFWs.
- Develop and deliver presentations to agricultural employers and employer groups.
- Serves as Complaint System Representative for initial customer complaints related to employment laws and workforce violations.
- Conduct Housing Inspections for the H-2A Foreign Labor Certification Program.
- Serves as a Digital Assistant in Live Chat on KANSASWORKS.com.
