Career Specialist

Career SpecialistWelcome to the dynamic and innovative team at the Workforce Colorado Jefferson, Clear Creek, Gilpin (JCG), where passion meets purpose! As a vital resource hub serving Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin counties, Workforce Colorado facilitates successful connections between job seekers and businesses. Our array of services and programs assess job seekers' career interests, impart necessary employment skills, and explore diverse career opportunities.If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy guiding individuals to discover their purpose, the Career Specialist position might be your ideal fit. Working as a Career Specialist for Workforce Colorado JCG offers a unique and fulfilling opportunity to make a tangible impact on individuals and communities. The role involves guiding individuals to discover their purpose, advocating for equitable access and economic mobility, and supporting underrepresented populations. Workforce Colorado JCG serves as a dynamic and innovative hub, fostering collaboration, creativity, and growth. As a Career Specialist, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of workforce development programs, contributing to the success of job seekers and businesses in Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin counties. The position provides a platform for resource connectors, planners, advocates, and problem solvers to utilize their skills in creating positive changes. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work environment, working as a Career Specialist in Jefferson County allows individuals to redefine possibilities, build a rewarding career, and make a meaningful impact on the community.This position is structured as a hybrid role, combining in-office work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays.Hiring Range: $26.00-$27.00 USD HourlyCompensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.Essential duties include:Conducting individual career coaching sessions with participants to evaluate their prior work experience, transferable skills, and career goals, and helping them to work through barriers to employment.Providing career and job readiness guidance to job seekers through trauma-informed customer service. These services may include but are not limited to:Provide technical support to job seekers and customers, including assistance in the computer lab, troubleshooting the career services website or user interfaces, and supporting individuals with online registration and navigation of digital career tools.Intake and initial assessment to determine participants' goals, aptitude, and ability to obtain employmentDetermine suitability and eligibility for participants program enrollment.Guide, support, and monitor participants' progress towards employment goals through recurring coaching meetings and follow-up communication.Advise and guide job seekers with making occupational or career decisions along with identifying and addressing barriers to employment.Assist job seekers in identifying transferable skills and how to best highlight their qualifications.Make referrals to and ensure wrap-around services are being coordinated with internal and external partners to address participant needs.Stay current with industry trends, labor market data, and career development best practices to continuously improve career coaching strategies.Participate in designated special projects, committees, staff development, team building, and other efforts to promote a positive, effective and trauma informed organization.Developing and maintaining partnerships with community organizations to streamline enhancing services.Maintain high-quality records of participant data and activities in multiple databases including Connecting Colorado to ensure files are in exemplary condition for internal and external audit purposes.Performing case administration activities, including preparing and reviewing forms, status updates to ensure compliance with program regulations and fiscal limits and ensures all services and activities are in compliance with all associated policies, regulations, and processes.Maintains knowledge of all applicable Federal, State, and agency rules, regulations, policies, and guidelinesStrong organization and time management skills are essential to efficiently handle multiple client cases, maintain accurate records, and meet critical deadlines.Qualifications:Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click "apply" for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.Minimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelors DegreeExperience: One year*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.Preferred Qualifications:Specialized training in career development, counseling techniques, and coaching methodologies.Industry knowledge and diverse personal career experiences, that will be instrumental in guiding clients through various challenges and opportunities.A genuine passion for empowering individuals, fostering self-discovery, and helping them navigate their educational and career paths.A keen eye for detail and understanding of the importance of maintaining accurate recordsAdditional Requirements:Driver's License: Positions that require driving on County business in either a county or personal vehicle require a valid Colorado's driver's license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.Pre-Employment Screening: Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions.Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.Application:We encourage all qualified applicants to apply! Please submit your online application by 11:59PM on the posted closing date. A resume and cover letter are welcome and encourage but do not replace the information asked for in the application. Please complete all required sections of the application.You may remove or hide age-related information from your application materials, such as your age, date of birth, or school attendance and graduation dates. You will not be penalized for removing this information.We will review applications to make sure applicants meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job posting. If you are selected to move forward, the hiring team will contact you.You can check your application status by logging into your candidate portal.For more information about the hiring process, visit: Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io: Bachelor's DegreeExperience: Work Experience: Minimum one yearCategory: Health & Human Services