Resources for Job Seekers and Employers Impacted by the COVID-19 Virus
Missouri Job Center Offices
The Missouri Job Center offices in Springfield and Branson have reopened to the public. In Springfield our main office is located at 2900 E. Sunshine along with our new Job Center North affiliate office located at The Fairbanks, 1126 N. Broadway. In addition, our Branson office, located at 2720 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, serves the residents of Taney, Stone and surrounding counties.
MoJobs
For employment opportunities in the Ozark Region and information on apprenticeships throughout the state, visit MoJobs.
Missouri Department of Labor
File for unemployment for individuals and businesses through the Missouri Department of Labor. (Businesses can file unemployment for groups of employees they are having to lay off due to COVID-19.)
Communication Service for the Deaf
American Sign Language Coronavirus Hotline & Resource Center
COVID-19 Re-Opening Policy for Springfield Missouri Job Center
Springfield Missouri Job Center Re-Open Logistics Policy
Information for Employers
If you have an employee who has tested positive-
- You will be notified by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department that you have an
employee who has tested positive for COVID-19. - That employee will be required to be quarantined until released by the Health Department.
- The Health Department will work with the employer to develop a list of other employees who may
have had contact with the employee who tested positive. - Any employee that met criteria for potential contact must quarantine at home for 14 days and will be
contacted by the Health Department with more information.
If you have an employee who is a contact of a positive COVID-19 case-
- Any employee that met criteria for potential contact must quarantine at home for 14 days and may
not return to work until notified by the Health Department.
If you have an employee who is a close contact of a person under a precautionary quarantine (as
described above)-
- This employee is allowed to work with no restrictions.
- If the person under precautionary quarantine becomes symptomatic, this employee will be
contacted by the Health Department with further instructions.
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Latest News & Events
Stay notified of the latest news headlines, as well as upcoming community meetings and special event permits.
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Career Closet to Reopen to the Public
The Career Closet, located inside the Missouri Job Center at 2900 E. Sunshine, is reopening to the pubic for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. The Career Closet provides interview appropriate clothing for job seekers free of charge. Read on... -
Missouri Job Center to Host Big Shots Golf Hiring Event
The Missouri Job Center and Big Shots Golf are teaming up to host a hiring event on March 26 from 8 am to 4 pm, at the Missouri Job Center, 2900 E. Sunshine. Job seekers MUST fill out an application online and make an appointment prior to the interview. Read on... -
Missouri Job Center Locations Return to Normal Operations Starting March 15
The Missouri Job Center offices in Springfield and Branson will return to normal operations beginning Monday, March 15. This means no appointment is required to enter, however, masking, social distancing and occupancy guidelines will remain in place. Read on...