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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

WKTV - 2 “Back to Work” Job Orders for April 11 –April 15, 2022

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To learn more about these job opportunities and how to apply GO HERE and type in the Job Order #

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 Job Title: CNC Machinist                                                                      City: Oriskany Falls, NY

 

Full time for a machine shop specializing in custom parts. Duties: Program, set up and run Citizen, Nomura Swiss style lathes and Haas CNC Lathes and Milling Machines. Requirements: At least 5 years of experience preferred. Knowledge of manual lathes and mills a plus.

Pay: Based on experience. Benefits.                                                   Job Order # NY1414193

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Job Title: WANTO Virtual Career Fair for Women                               City      Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

The Women in Apprenticeship and Non-Traditional Occupations (WANTO) Program will hold a virtual career fair on Wednesday April 13th from 11 am until 1 pm. Businesses encouraging women to take on Apprenticeship opportunities or non-traditional jobs will be conducting on the spot interviews and making job offers. Job Seekers Register Here:  https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/dnAYo8 .

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits.                                Call 315-207-6951 ext:110 for more information.

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Job Title: Truck Driver                                                                         City      Frankfort, NY

 

Full time for a camping and outdoor supply distributor. Duties: Deliver products to businesses throughout the eastern US.  Home most weekends. Requirements: CDL B or A Drivers license, DOT physical, and drug test. Hazmat endorsement would be a plus.

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Pay: Negotiable based on experience.                                               Job Order # NY1414139

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Job Title: Recreation Maintenance Worker                                         City      Oneida, NY

Full time, non-competitive position with a city maintenance department. Duties: Maintain playground equipment, perform routine landscaping tasks, and maintain sports fields and buildings.  Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and 6 months experience in grounds work, landscaping, or general building maintenance. Must have a valid NY state driver’s license.

Pay: $17.10/hour. Benefits                                                                   Job Order # NY1414405 

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Job Title: Business Services Representative                                       City      Utica, NY

 

Full time, for a regional workforce development agency. Duties: Develop a focused business outreach plan and maintain long-lasting client relationships. Generate a database of qualified leads through referrals, face to face meetings, social media marketing, and networking. Requirements: Associates degree and at least 3-years’ experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred. NY state driver’s license required.

Pay: Based on experience. Benefits.                                                   Job Order # NY1413683

 

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Job Title: Accounting Clerk                                                                 City      Canastota, NY 

 

Full time for an established plastic injection molding facility. Duties: Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and Human Resources functions.  Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and a minimum of three years of accounting experience. Must have two years’ experience in payroll and ADP. Manufacturing background preferred.  

 

Pay: Based on experience.  Benefits.                                                  Job Order # NY1412697

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Indium In-Person Job Fair

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Indium is having an in-person job fair on Thursday, April 7, from 9am to 4pm!

$500 sign-on bonus!

Production Operators and more.

Benefits include:

  • Varied shifts
  • Competitive Pay
  • Safe work environment

Where:

Innovare Advancement Center

592 Hangar Rd., Rome, NY  13441

(Griffiss Business & Technology Park)

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New Job Opportunities at First Choice Staffing in Whitesboro

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Check out these great job opportunities at First Choice Staffing!

Jobs available in:

  • Rome
  • Oriskany
  • Utica
  • New York Mills
  • Clinton
  • Frankfort
  • Hamilton
  • Yorkville
  • Clayville
  • Marcy and more!

GO HERE TO SEE THE LISTINGS AND HOW TO APPLY

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Social Security Resumes In-Person Services

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Statement of Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner: Social Security Administration to Resume In-Person Services at Local
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Online Services and Telephone Remain Most Convenient Ways to Contact Agency

“I am pleased to announce that local Social Security offices will restore in-person services, including for people without an appointment, on April 7, 2022.

To avoid waiting in line, I strongly encourage people, who can, to use our online services at www.socialsecurity.gov, call us, and schedule appointments in advance rather than walking in without an appointment.  Phone appointments can save you a trip to a busy office.  I thank the public for your patience as we work to increase service.

Customers who walk in without appointments may encounter delays and longer waits at our offices.  Be aware that our offices tend to be the busiest first thing in the morning, early in the week, and during the early part of the month, so people may want to plan to visit at other times.

Given that many of the people we serve have health vulnerabilities, and consistent with our union agreements, we are continuing to require certain safety measures including masking, physical distancing, and self-health checks for COVID-19 symptoms.  We will provide masks to the public and employees if they need them. 

Thoughtful planning and preparation have shaped our process to restore in-person services.  Social Security employees are dedicated to serving the public, and we are ready to welcome the public back to our offices.  Our local managers understand and can address the needs of their communities.  We have also implemented office-to-office support as well as brought recently retired employees back to assist the public.  We thank the many interested stakeholders including the Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living and national advocate organizations for your help.

Throughout the pandemic, millions of people have used our secure and convenient online services and received help by phone.  People who have access to the internet should first try our online services before calling us or visiting an office.

As we transition to a new modern phone system, some people may experience a busy signal or be unintentionally disconnected from their call.  We sincerely regret this disruption and recommend people call when our National 800 Number may be less busy, such as before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. local time or later in the week.  Like our offices, our waits are generally shorter later in the month.

To learn more, please visit www.socialsecurity.gov/coronavirus/gethelp/ and www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices/.”

Additional Information

Most Social Security services are available to the public online at www.socialsecurity.gov and with a my Social Security account, or by telephone.  And most Social Security services do not require the public to take time to visit an office. People may create their my Social Security account, a personalized online service, at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

 

People who set up their my Social Security account have access to additional personalized services.  They can request a replacement Social Security card online if they meet certain requirements.  If they already receive Social Security benefits, they can start or change direct deposit online, request a replacement SSA-1099, and if they need proof of their benefits, they can print or download a current Benefit Verification Letter from their account.

People not yet receiving benefits can use their online account to get a personalized Social Security Statement, which provides their earnings information as well as estimates of their future benefits.  The portal also includes a retirement calculator and links to information about other online services, such as applications for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits.

Many Social Security services are also conveniently available by dialing toll-free, 1‑800‑772‑1213.  People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call Social Security’s TTY number, 1‑800‑325‑0778.

STATEMENT IN SPANISH:

La Comisionada Interina, Kilolo Kijakazi, declaró: La Administración del Seguro Social reestablecerá los servicios en persona en las oficinas locales del Seguro Social

Los servicios por internet y por teléfono siguen siendo las formas más convenientes de comunicarse con el Seguro Social

«Me complace anunciar que las oficinas locales del Seguro Social restablecerán los servicios en persona, incluso para personas sin cita previa, comenzando el 7 de abril de 2022.

Para evitar hacer fila, les recomiendo a las personas que pueden usar nuestros servicios por internet en www.segurosocial.gov, llamarnos y programar citas con anticipación en lugar de presentarse a la oficina sin una cita. Las citas telefónicas pueden ahorrarle un viaje a una oficina ocupada. Agradezco al público por su paciencia mientras trabajamos para aumentar el servicio.

Los clientes que entran a nuestras oficinas sin citas pueden encontrar demoras y esperas prolongadas. Tenga en cuenta que nuestras oficinas tienden a estar más ocupadas en las primeras horas de la mañana, a principios de la semana y durante la primera parte del mes, por lo que es posible que las personas opten por planificar visitas en otros momentos.

Dado que muchas de las personas a las que servimos tienen vulnerabilidades de salud y, conforme a nuestros acuerdos con el sindicato, continuamos requiriendo ciertas medidas de seguridad que incluyen mascarillas, distanciamiento físico y auto evaluaciones de salud para detectar síntomas de COVID-19. Proporcionaremos mascarillas al público y a los empleados si las necesitan.

La planificación y preparación cuidadosa han dado forma a nuestro proceso para reestablecer los servicios en persona. Los empleados del Seguro Social están comprometidos a servir al público y estamos listos para darle la bienvenida en nuestras oficinas. Nuestros gerentes locales entienden y pueden acomodar las necesidades de sus comunidades. También hemos implementado apoyo de oficina a oficina y recientemente reintegramos empleados jubilados para asistir al público. Agradecemos a los varios grupos de interés, incluyendo a la Administración para la Vida Comunitaria del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos y las organizaciones nacionales de defensa por su ayuda.

Durante la pandemia, millones de personas han utilizado nuestros servicios por internet seguros y convenientes, y han recibido ayuda por teléfono. Las personas que tienen acceso a internet primero deben intentar usar nuestros servicios por internet antes de llamarnos o visitar una oficina.

A medida que hacemos la transición a un nuevo sistema moderno de teléfono, algunas personas pueden experimentar una señal ocupada o ser desconectadas involuntariamente de su llamada. Lamentamos sinceramente esta interrupción y recomendamos que las personas llamen cuando nuestro número nacional 800 esté menos ocupado, como antes de las 10 a.m. o después de las 4 p.m. hora local o más tarde en la semana. Al igual que nuestras oficinas, nuestras esperas por lo general son más cortas a finales de mes.

Para informarse mejor, por favor visite www.segurosocial.gov/coronavirus/obtenerayuda y www.segurosocial.gov/serviciosporinternet».

Información adicional

 

La mayoría de los servicios del Seguro Social están disponibles para el público por internet en www.segurosocial.gov y con una cuenta my Social Security, o por teléfono. Y la mayoría de los servicios del Seguro Social no requieren que el público se tome el tiempo para visitar una oficina. Las personas pueden crear su cuenta my Social Security, un servicio personalizado por internet, en www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount (solo disponible en inglés).

Las personas que configuran su cuenta my Social Security tienen acceso a servicios personalizados adicionales. Pueden solicitar una tarjeta de reemplazo de su número de Seguro Social por internet si cumplen con ciertos requisitos. Si ya reciben beneficios de Seguro Social, pueden comenzar o cambiar el depósito directo por internet, solicitar un formulario de reemplazo SSA-1099, y si necesitan prueba de sus beneficios, pueden imprimir o descargar una carta actual de verificación de beneficios desde su cuenta.

Las personas que aún no reciben beneficios pueden usar su cuenta por internet para obtener un Estado de cuenta del Seguro Social personalizado, que proporciona información sobre sus ganancias, así como cálculos estimados de sus beneficios futuros. El portal también incluye una calculadora de jubilación y enlaces a información sobre otros servicios por internet, como solicitudes de beneficios por jubilación, por incapacidad y beneficios de Medicare.

Muchos servicios del Seguro Social también están disponibles para su conveniencia llamando al número gratuito 1-800-772-1213 (oprima 7 para español). Las personas sordas o con dificultades auditivas pueden llamar al número TTY del Seguro Social, 1-800-325-0778.

 

 

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The Workforce Development Board is Hiring a Business Services Representative!

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Based in Utica, NY

The Business Services Representative is a semi-autonomous position responsible for programmatic and employer related activities.  Develops and implements agreed upon business outreach plan to meet business goals. Work within the business services team for the achievement of customer satisfaction and long-term employer relationship goals in line with agency values, mission and vision. Individual accountability and work volume will be established through the development of annual objectives, within the framework outlined below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develops a strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
  • Understands current employment trends and adapts to changing economic environment.
  • Develops a focused business outreach plan in conjunction with program managers.
  • Develops long-lasting client relationships through personal attention and follow-up.
  • Adheres to all agency policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.

Generating Leads/Expanding Client Base:

  • Schedules and conducts presentations about programs.
  • Maintains accurate records of all prospecting/follow-up activities including: cold calls, presentations, contracts, and follow-up activities.
  • Develops/updates database of qualified leads through referrals, telephone canvassing, face to face meetings, cold calling, social media marketing, email, and networking.

Managing Accounts:

  • Updates and maintains employer client files and database.
  • Analyzes client needs and provides effective solutions.
  • Promotes unique solutions to meet each client’s individual needs.
  • Proactively addresses problems and ensures timely resolution of customer concerns.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Education and/or Experience: Associate degree and a minimum of three years relevant experience generating new accounts and maintaining accounts in both private and public sectors. A proven successful track record of relationship building and leveraging new/existing business relationships to procure additional opportunities.

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

  • Licenses/Certifications: A valid driver’s license required along with reliable transportation
  • Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet search engines, and Outlook.

Competencies:

  • Job Knowledge: Demonstrated ability to research and develop leads, make cold calls, foster innovation, and follow up on contacts. Ability to effectively promote and educate the public on services available to customers.
  • Customer Service: Ability to produce results by assessing client needs, building trust, solving problems, and focusing on the customer.
  • Integrity/Ethics: Demonstrates high level of integrity and ethics.
  • Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and meet goals in a fast paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
  • Initiative: Ability to work independently, successfully achieving results with minimal supervision. Ability to independently set and exceed goals.
  • Teamwork: Demonstrated skill working in a team environment, understanding when and how to effectively incorporate a team approach.
  • Position based in Utica.
  • Salary negotiable based on business to business experience.
  • Benefits starting ASAP.
  • 35 hour work week.
  • Two weeks’ vacation.
  • 14 paid holidays. 

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Kandy Betti:

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Helping CNY Get Back To Work

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

Job Search

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Working Solutions
209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.