Talent Development Specialist (WIOA) (800017)

Equus • Lexington, Kentucky • Posted July 21, 2026

Position Overview

Job Description

  • Conduct individual assessment to provide career guidance and counseling to job seeker; with a focus on those who are WIOA eligible.
  • Provide detailed case management for each customer to assist in preparation for employment that leads to self-sufficiency;
  • Assist customers in maintaining eligibility for services by ensuring attendance at required training/activities and workshops and performing job searches;
  • Authorize and coordinate supportive services such as childcare, transportation, etc., and track obligations of funds;
  • Maintain existing contacts to community resources and develop new ones to further the goals of the program and resulting in success to customers;
  • Provide labor market information to all customers;
  • Ensure contract deliverables and individual goals are met;
  • Outreach employers, agencies, non-profits and organizations to place eligible participants in a subsidized employment activity....