$31k

Per Year

Position range in Middle Rio Grande $23k - $43k Per Year Employment Specialist I/Case Manager I (Cotulla Office)

MIDDLE RIO GRANDE DEVELOPMENT

Occupation:

Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other

Location:

Cotulla, TX - 78014

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

09/15/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/18/2026

Expires:

10/15/2026

Job #: 17069390

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

12 Month(s) DL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Hours

40 Hours Per Week Shift

Day Shift Benefits Help for .

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Primarily responsible for providing clients that walk into the Workforce Center with the menu of services that are available to them. Performs customer intake, assessment, application, and eligibility determination duties for all workforce Development Programs. Responsible for case management and serves as liaison to the community and agencies that serve as resources benefiting participants. Provides lead role in the development of career paths and training recommendations leading to job placement in high skill, high wage jobs under close supervision of the lead Case Manager III and or Center Manager. Reviews all intake eligibility and initiates team review for enrollment or referral to

appropriate activities, Work includes the dissemination of basic information regarding

Workforce Development programs; assisting in facilitating client access to all workforce

development programs such as training and education services, employment services,

unemployment compensation, student loans, and other financial assistance programs. Works with employers to refer job seekers to available demand occupations and performs

job development as needed. Works with economic development groups and chambers of

commerce to develop job orders facilitating labor exchange. Responsible for all primary and final documentation necessary to track program

activities. The CM/ES is responsible for the instruction of the job readiness class and

preparation of job seekers. Performs assessment and prepares job seekers for job search

before referral is made to an employer. This position ensures that all job seekers are

assessed, counseled and/or coached as necessary to assure a successful job search and

placement. Counsels with job seekers about careers and approved training opportunities

available within the workforce system, The CM/ES reports directly to the Workforce

Center Manager.