Career Center Specialist II

The Adams County Workforce and Business Center (WBC) is seeking a candidate that will work closely with various WBC service delivery teams to identify and match job seekers with opportunities that result in milestone achievements and measurable outcomes for long-term success. Important responsibilities of this position include providing individual and targeted assistance with professional development and preparation for employment, identifying and connecting job seekers with skills training, work-based training and/or placement opportunities. Duties are documented accurately and delivered with high quality service to determine highest need in a timely manner.

The purpose of the WBC is to exist as the source of security to passionately serve our community in successfully becoming the best version of themselves.

Salary Information

• Career Center Specialist II hiring range: $55,006.58 - $63,257.57
• Career Center Specialist II full pay range:$55,006.58 - $79,759.54

• Adams County offers an excellent benefits package, generous time off accruals, and a comprehensive wellness program.

• Meet individually with job seekers to determine skill level, industry experience, and education/training needs.
• Conduct assessments of employment barriers to provide career guidance and supportive services to community resources to job seekers.
• Refer job seekers to job openings; provide follow-up on job seekers referred to job openings; assist with resume preparation and interview skills.
• Responsible for the development and progression of individualized career plans to assist job seekers with personal and career growth.
• Input and access information from automated computer systems; record and maintain activity statistics and job seeker records; review reports, reply to audits to assure compliance with files for applicable WBC programs/grants.
• Participate in the development and/or facilitation of job search workshops.
• Attend community outreach events to match job seekers with WBC opportunities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Ensures confidentiality of all program files and records, maintaining compliance with Federal, State, and county regulations, guidance, policies, and procedures.
• Complete assignments in various data bases.
• Organizational skills; ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Work flexible hours at any Adams County locations as required to meet the business need. Locations are in Westminster, Brighton and North Aurora areas
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

• Demonstrated ability with PC’s, MS Office, Internet skills, keyboarding skills, and ability to operate office equipment.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills with job seekers, co-workers, and other team members at all levels.
• Demonstrate proper phone and email etiquette.
• Ability to use critical thinking methods to prioritize, make analytical decisions and problem solve.
• Ability to follow instructions to complete clear and concise reports.
• Ability to interact with diverse cultures, populations and individuals with multiple barriers.
• Ability to effectively interpret and communicate WBC and County directives and procedures; ability to follow oral and written instructions, procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience

• Two (2) years related experience in working with workforce development, case management, training, vocational rehabilitation, mentoring, advising, or related field.
• Experience in public speaking to communicate within individual or group settings is highly desirable.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Connecting Colorado and CBMS highly desirable, proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
• Experience working with businesses, employers, community partners, low income, unemployed, under-employed and/or diverse populations is preferred.

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Human Services, Career Counseling, Educational/Guidance Counseling or a related field.

OR

• Demonstrated two years of experience related to the Essential Duties, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities may be substituted.

• License and Certificate: Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.