Employment Counselor

Employment Counselor FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $20.05 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Breanna Granger | View email address on click.appcast.io | View phone number on click.appcast.io Application Deadline – 8/2/2026 Key Responsibilities We are seeking a skilled and motivated Employment Counselor to work with diverse populations and help individuals discover their potential and abilities while advocating for their self-sufficiency. The role involves using a wide variety of programs and services to assist individuals, families and youth. Employment Counselors will work one on one or in groups to set career and educational goals, identify and resolve barriers, conduct formal assessments and evaluations, provide support services, connect with community partners, and monitor progress in the Department online case management software. Responsibilities include: Provide career, occupational and educational counseling to empower customers to increase their income and break the cycle of poverty. Assess customers and their families to identify barriers to self-sufficiency, employment, training and income goals, and provide necessary resources and support. Use motivational interviewing techniques to conduct assessments and evaluations, gathering pertinent information for goal planning and barrier resolution. Develop employment plans and goals with activities leading to work readiness, monitoring, and evaluating progress. Utilize labor market information, local resources, and community partners to assist customers in meeting their goals. Assess needs and educate customers about DWS programs, policies, and services, helping them access temporary assistance such as Food Stamps, Financial, Medicaid, Child Care and Unemployment Insurance. Conduct home visits when needed to establish relationships, increase rapport, and engage or reengage customers. Assist customers with resume creation, networking, mock interviewing and job searching with technology. Ensure program compliance and appropriate use of public resources. Implement program policies, procedures, case management techniques, career counseling, and available Division resources. Provide employment retention support and resources. This position may be filled as an Employment Counselor II for an internal applicant, depending on qualifications. Qualifications Position delivers services to case-managed customers, unemployed and underemployed job seekers, the general public and families. Responsibilities include resolving barriers, increasing skills, and facilitating self-sufficiency. Barriers may include homelessness, mental and physical disabilities, domestic violence and substance abuse. About the Role Location: 720 S 200 E, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111, United States Background Check Required: Must successfully pass a criminal history check. Schedule Code: B – Competitive Career Service Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we value hard work and balance. Benefits include job stability, career growth, meaningful work, and a supportive work environment. EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr