Employment Counselor
Salary :
$70,012.
80 - $105,040.
00 Annually Location :
Chaska Government Center, MN Job Type:
Full-Time Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid Job Number:
02505 Division:
Health & Human Services Department:
Income Support-Workforce Services Opening Date:
07/24/2023 Closing Date:
8/7/2023 4:
30 PM Central JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Workforce Services Supervisor, the Employment Counselor provides clients with an array of employment, training, and case management services to assist them in preparing for, securing and retaining suitable employment.
The Employment Counselor works with the unemployed or underemployed in assessing attitudes, interests and work skills; determining program eligibility; develops employment plans for clients; conducts employment skills development workshops; and provides career guidance and counseling to program participants.
This position will manage a caseload of participants in various employment and training programs, and a significant portion of time spent will be working with youth in WIOA (workforce innovation and opportunity act) and state (Minnesota) youth employment programs.
Please highlight and emphasize the work experience candidate has specifically working with at-risk youth ages 14-24.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES oAssesses, evaluates and develops employment plans for clients to assist the unemployed or underemployed eligible client in preparing for, searching and retaining suitable employment.
oPerforms various employment, training, and vocational counseling case management responsibilities for program participants.
oProvides various job training functions and responsibilities; conducts public relation activities, or assists with special projects, as required.
oPerforms other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
Position will have a hybrid option after successful completion of 6 month probationary period.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS oBA or BS in Human Services, Education, Social Work, Psychology, Personnel, Vocational Counseling or related area.
oMinimum of 2 years previous experience working in human services, education, personnel or related area.
oValid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
01 Please indicate the highest level of education you have received:
High School Diploma or GED Two-year Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher None of the above 02 Do you have two or more years of experience working in Human Services, Education, Personnel, or a related area? Yes No 03 Do you have a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility? Yes No 04 How many years of paid work experience do you have as an Employment/Career Counselor? None Less than one year One year to less than three years Three years or more 05 Have you taught classes in Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, or other job-search related topics? Please be prepared to support your answer if invited to interview.
Yes No 06 Do you have work experience hiring or assisting individuals seeking jobs? Please be prepared to support your answer if invited to interview.
Yes No 07 Do you have paid experience working with youth less than 24 years old? Yes No 08 If you answered yes to Question 7, please briefly describe your experience below.
If you answered no, please indicate N/A.
09 How many years of paid work experience do you have working with hard to serve clientel with multiple barriers to employment? None Less than one year One year to less than three years Three years or more Required Question Recommended Skills Case Management Education People Services Psychology Social Work Career Counseling Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$70,012.
80 - $105,040.
00 Annually Location :
Chaska Government Center, MN Job Type:
Full-Time Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid Job Number:
02505 Division:
Health & Human Services Department:
Income Support-Workforce Services Opening Date:
07/24/2023 Closing Date:
8/7/2023 4:
30 PM Central JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Workforce Services Supervisor, the Employment Counselor provides clients with an array of employment, training, and case management services to assist them in preparing for, securing and retaining suitable employment.
The Employment Counselor works with the unemployed or underemployed in assessing attitudes, interests and work skills; determining program eligibility; develops employment plans for clients; conducts employment skills development workshops; and provides career guidance and counseling to program participants.
This position will manage a caseload of participants in various employment and training programs, and a significant portion of time spent will be working with youth in WIOA (workforce innovation and opportunity act) and state (Minnesota) youth employment programs.
Please highlight and emphasize the work experience candidate has specifically working with at-risk youth ages 14-24.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES oAssesses, evaluates and develops employment plans for clients to assist the unemployed or underemployed eligible client in preparing for, searching and retaining suitable employment.
oPerforms various employment, training, and vocational counseling case management responsibilities for program participants.
oProvides various job training functions and responsibilities; conducts public relation activities, or assists with special projects, as required.
oPerforms other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
Position will have a hybrid option after successful completion of 6 month probationary period.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS oBA or BS in Human Services, Education, Social Work, Psychology, Personnel, Vocational Counseling or related area.
oMinimum of 2 years previous experience working in human services, education, personnel or related area.
oValid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
01 Please indicate the highest level of education you have received:
High School Diploma or GED Two-year Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher None of the above 02 Do you have two or more years of experience working in Human Services, Education, Personnel, or a related area? Yes No 03 Do you have a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility? Yes No 04 How many years of paid work experience do you have as an Employment/Career Counselor? None Less than one year One year to less than three years Three years or more 05 Have you taught classes in Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, or other job-search related topics? Please be prepared to support your answer if invited to interview.
Yes No 06 Do you have work experience hiring or assisting individuals seeking jobs? Please be prepared to support your answer if invited to interview.
Yes No 07 Do you have paid experience working with youth less than 24 years old? Yes No 08 If you answered yes to Question 7, please briefly describe your experience below.
If you answered no, please indicate N/A.
09 How many years of paid work experience do you have working with hard to serve clientel with multiple barriers to employment? None Less than one year One year to less than three years Three years or more Required Question Recommended Skills Case Management Education People Services Psychology Social Work Career Counseling Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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