Harvey Relief Effort Lands Jobs

Hurricane Harvey brought destruction and devastation to the Coastal Bend. A year later, Harvey brings jobs! The Hurricane Harvey Relief Initiative is helping declared disaster counties recover. Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend has teamed with Unique Employment Services to fill much needed jobs.

“For nearly a year, Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend has made great strides in helping those affected by Hurricane Harvey gain employment and get their lives somewhat back to normal,” said Ken Treviño, President/CEO of Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend.

“As the Employer of Record for Workforce Solutions, Unique Employment Services has been filling jobs throughout the disaster area. Being a Corpus Christi company since 1972, it’s important for us to help in the recovery of our community,” states Michelle Walsh, Staffing Manager of Unique Employment Services.

To be eligible for the Hurricane Harvey Relief Initiative, you must live in one of the declared disaster area counties of Aransas, Bee, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio or have been forced to relocate due to disaster or emergency events. Requirements include:

Where you live
Whether you lost work, due to Hurricane Harvey
If you have been unemployed for 10 weeks or more

For employers, the Hurricane Harvey Relief Initiative will supplement their workforce with temporary workers to assist with clean-up, recovery and humanitarian efforts. WFSCB has designated coordinators to provide immediate assistance to employers in identifying eligible positions. Organizations eligible for these workers include:

Local city/county governments
Independent School Districts
Community-based organizations
Non-profit organizations

Keep Aransas County Beautiful, the History Center of Aransas County, Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend, and Unique Employment Services all came together as a shining example of the Relief Initiative. Rosemary Pizio-White was named Executive Director of Keep Aransas County Beautiful through funds provided by the Relief Initiative. A dedicated and resourceful volunteer over the past two years, this position is her dream come true. Ms. Pizio-White says, “I am so happy to now be able to live and work in Aransas County and in a field that I hold very dear.” Working out of office space generously provided by the History Center, the organization is now able to be proactive in its mission to benefit all of Aransas County.

If you or someone you know who has been impacted by Hurricane Harvey, please pre-register for the 50+ open positions across the area. According to Michelle Walsh of Unique Employment Services, “Many people think the relief effort is only about cleaning up streets and beaches. While those jobs are needed too, we have open positions for administration, Parks and Recreation, and we offer training programs to prepare individuals for a variety of jobs.” Individuals can pre-register here.

If you would like more information about Keep Aransas County Beautiful, or to join in their mission to help Aransas County’s land, waterway and estuary recovery efforts, visit www.kacbtx.org

Hurricane Harvey brought destruction. Hurricane Harvey Relief Initiative is bringing hope and healing to our resilient community.

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"Unique Employment Services truly understands my needs. I actually had an emergency and they had someone in my office within 15 minutes! I was blown away. I now use Unique for all of my temporary and key-employee searches. Their service and response times are second to none in Corpus Christi."

OWNER, INSURANCE COMPANY

Laura

“Our company has used Unique Employment Services for several years and we’ve been completely satisfied on all levels. Their staff is pleasant, professional and very dedicated to finding exactly what we need. It is very evident that the applicants are thoroughly screened based on our needs which saves our team a lot of time and resources. And I just really enjoy working with them which is always nice.”

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, HEALTHCARE COMPANY

Nancy

“Over the last few years we have depended heavily on Unique Employment Services to fill our staffing needs. Unique has excellent follow through with exceptional attention to detail. Needless to say, we get excellent service and look forward to working with them for many years to come.”

SAFETY DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Gary

“As a manager in a busy multi-physician clinic, I am sometimes faced with the challenge of making sure that I have enough staff to accommodate our fast-paced environment. It is such a comfort knowing that I can reach out to Unique Employment Services to assist me with finding reliable and qualified professionals quickly. They always listen to my needs and provide the best possible candidates for the positions. I am extremely satisfied with our partnership with Unique!”

MANAGER, FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC

Lisa

“As a Business Manager of a high traffic medical practice, it had always been difficult finding the right temporary employees through other local agencies. Without exception, Unique Employment Services has always been able to provide our office with exactly what we need. In fact, many of whom we thought would be temporary placements, became full time employees in our practice. They are just that good! Their attention to detail and keen listening skills has helped us greatly!”

BUSINESS MANAGER, MEDICAL CLINIC

Justin

“As an Office Manager at a busy dermatology clinic, I do not have time to review applications and schedule numerous interviews. It is such a relief to know that I can rely on Unique to immediately take action when we need it. And their contagious personalities make them fun to work with, yet they are complete professionals who are totally committed to getting us the right applicants. I highly recommend the team at Unique!"

OFFICE MANAGER, MEDICAL CLINIC

Lisa

“I have used The Wilson Group, now a Division of Unique Employment Services, for more than 16 years. Anne is exceptional at conducting pre-interviews and screenings so that I get great candidates with verified skills, in a timely manner. I appreciate her professionalism and that she does not use 'high pressure' tactics. We have a great relationship that hopefully will last well into the future.”

BANK EXECUTIVE

Bob

“What a stellar performance history! For decades we have called on The Wilson Group, a division of Unique Employment Services, to place a wide variety of positions—from clerical to the COO. Because of their thorough vetting process we have found employees who are happy, successful, and here for the long-term. We plan to keep calling on Unique for decades to come!”

PRESIDENT, ENERGY COMPANY

Darrel

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