Workforce Consultant- Libby

Job Description - Workforce Consultant- Libby What if your next job didn’t just change your career but helped transform someone else’s path? As a Workforce Consultant with the Libby Job Service Office, you’ll break down barriers to employment, connect people to high-demand careers through 406 JOBS, and help build stronger communities. You’ll also collaborate with local employers and partners to grow a resilient workforce. If you are motivated by meaningful work and lasting impact, apply today. Mission Statement Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity. Position Overview As a Workforce Consultant, you’ll make a direct and meaningful impact by helping individuals unlock their career potential and connect with opportunity. In this dynamic role, you’ll collaborate with job seekers to create personalized employment plans, deliver one‑on‑one coaching, and guide skill development that leads to real results. You’ll also build strong relationships with local employers, lead engaging workshops, and share valuable labor market insights, acting as the vital link between a motivated workforce and the businesses that need their talents. What’s in It for You You will deepen your professional skills and expand your impact over time. As you create and implement personalized job search plans, you’ll refine your ability to assess strengths, identify barriers, and design clear, actionable career pathways. Through ongoing case management and one‑on‑one counseling, you’ll sharpen your communication and problem‑solving skills while learning to navigate community resources and workforce programs effectively. By coordinating and tracking client activities and outcomes, you’ll build strong analytical skills and learn to use data to guide decisions. Leading workshops, coaching clients on resumes and interviews, and partnering with employers will further strengthen your facilitation, public speaking, and relationship‑building abilities, preparing you to thrive as a future‑ready workforce professional. This full‑time role offers the chance to support communities across Montana while enjoying the state’s outdoor recreation, strong sense of community, and high quality of life. Essential Functions Empower clients to take charge of their career journey by developing and implementing personalized job search plans that identify the services, training, and support needed for lasting employment success. Discover potential and uncover barriers through interest and skill assessments that inform strategic, meaningful employment pathways tailored to each individual. Provide dedicated, ongoing guidance with career counseling that connects customers to programs, resources, and supports moving them closer to their goals. Champion access and opportunity by helping customers navigate workforce programs, community resources, and partner services with clarity and confidence. Drive progress through collaboration , coordinating and tracking customer activities, services, and outcomes to ensure steady advancement toward employment milestones. Inspire career readiness by coaching customers to strengthen job search techniques, refine resumes and applications, master interviews, and overcome obstacles to success. Build lasting bridges between people and opportunity by partnering with employers and sharing up‑to‑date labor market insights that help shape a responsive, future‑ready workforce. Required Skills and Competencies Job search planning: Ability to develop individualized employment plans by identifying barriers, setting realistic goals, and outlining actionable steps toward employment. Client communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening, rapport‑building, and the ability to convey information clearly to diverse audiences. Client assessment: Skill in conducting interviews and assessments to evaluate client strengths, needs, and barriers, and apply that information to service strategies. Career coaching: Ability to guide and motivate clients through goal setting, skill development, and problem‑solving related to employment. Resource navigation: Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn workforce, education, and community resources, and effectively connect clients to appropriate services. Job readiness training: Ability to teach and support job‑seeking skills such as resume writing, applications, interviewing, and networking. Advocacy: Ability to represent client skills and workforce services effectively to employers and partner organizations. Workshop facilitation: Skill in developing and delivering presentations or workshops using clear structure and engaging delivery methods. Employer engagement: Ability to build and maintain relationships with employers, understand hiring needs, and connect candidates to opportunities. Public speaking: Confidence and ability to present information to groups in a professional, organized, and engaging manner. Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience) Employment services or related experience: Experience providing direct support to individuals in achieving employment, education, or training goals. Understanding of barriers to success: Experience working with individuals facing barriers related to employment, education, housing, or economic stability. Partnership and relationship building: Experience collaborating with employers, community organizations, educational institutions, or public agencies to connect individuals with opportunities or resources. Communication and documentation: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and prepare clear, professional documentation such as reports, case notes, or presentations. Data awareness and problem‑solving: Experience using information, feedback, or data to identify needs, adjust approaches, and support improvements in services or outcomes. A bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, workforce development, or a closely related field may supplement relevant professional experience but is not a substitute for demonstrated skills. Benefits Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within Montana. 38 paid days off a year, including vacation, sick leave and holidays. Military leave: Up to 15 days with full pay. Longevity raises with continuous service and negotiated market increases. Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP. Free telehealth and access to employee medical clinics. Choice between two retirement plans with employer contributions between 8.73% – 9.07% of salary; optional 457(b) plan available. Public Service Loan Forgiveness available for eligible employees. Career progression, training opportunities and professional growth. State employee discounts at various businesses across Montana. Statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026. E‑Verify This agency participates in E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer, your information will be submitted to federal and social security authorities for verification. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr Munro Footwear Group