Career Advisor

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About the Position

If you aspire to make a difference in the lives of adults and/or youth, this is the position for you!

As the Career Advisor, you will provide adult and/or youth case management activities related to the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) program in a variety of fast-paced, high-volume, performance-based environments throughout Maricopa County. This position utilizes assessments, career coaching, job search assistance, resource referrals, and services to help customers overcome barriers to employment, education, and training.

Are you ready to make an impact? Apply today!

About the Workforce Development Division

As part of the Maricopa County Human Services Department, the Workforce Development Division (WDD) is responsible for providing comprehensive workforce services for adult and youth job seekers and employers in Maricopa County. Services are available through two comprehensive career centers and partner sites in cities and towns across the Valley. WDD helps the community by providing a wide range of activities designed to assist career seekers, many with significant barriers to employment, in obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary for self-supporting employment.

About Us

Arizona@Work Maricopa County is part of the statewide workforce development network that helps employers of all sizes and types of recruit, develop, and retain the best employees for their needs. We also provide services and resources for job seekers throughout the county to pursue employment opportunities. By developing our state's workforce and matching employers with job seekers, we strengthen Maricopa County's and Arizona's economies.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• One year of experience in employment, training programs, case management, career development activities, reentry services, or equivalent social service programs
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on ayear-for-year basis.
  

Other Requirements

Must complete background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to successfully secure and maintain the Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

We Also Value

Two or more years of professional-level experience in Career Services, Education, or Social Services.

Job Contributions

• Assist participants in developing career and education action plans
• Meet with customers one-on-one or in a group setting to review applications and determine if the customer meets WIOA eligibility requirements
• Assist participants with resume development and job search activities
• Assess participants' barriers to employment and arrange available area resources and supportive services as needed, including transportation, education, and emergency assistance
• Advise participants regarding secondary education, post-secondary training, and permanent employment opportunities
• Conduct and interpret academic and work readiness evaluations and assessments
• Provide intensive, sustained one-on-one support and guidance to a case load of up to 120 during the period of program participation
• Provide labor market information on in-demand occupations
• Conduct program orientations, informational seminars, and one-on-one sessions with customers
• Conduct outreach across various areas of Maricopa County to create awareness of the program services
• Assist participants with resume development and job search activities
• Create, update, and maintain accurate participant case notes and files
• Provide and track referrals to program partners and community-based service providers
• Assist with job fairs, resource fairs, and other program events

Working Conditions

• Work is routinely performed in an office environment, which may require long periods of sitting, reading, and typing
• Requires travel to program sites throughout Maricopa County
• The position requires travel to and from various county, client, and contractor locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies on the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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