Career Advisor - Montgomery County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
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Montgomery County, PA, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description

THE POSITION:


Are you passionate about helping others find employment? The PA CareerLink Montgomery County Office has an opportunity for you to join our team as a Career Advisor Together we will provide customer-centered services designed to enhance workforce development activities and service strategies for job seekers and employers.

Help others find new opportunities and take the next step in your career


DESCRIPTION OF WORK:


  • As a Career Advisor, you will help bridge the gap between job seekers and employers by promoting and sharing workforce development programs and services within established policies and regulations. For job seekers, you will conduct vocational and career assessments, provide group and individual career guidance, and help them use the appropriate tools and resources to achieve their employment goals. You will conduct case management, workshops, and other orientation services to coordinate support with other providers and track each job seeker's progress. For employers, you will analyze workforce needs and skill set requirements, refer qualified job seekers, and propose hiring strategies. Your skills are essential to help both job seekers and employers enroll in our services to address and meet their needsInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday
  • Friday, with 30minute lunch.
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Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Montgomery County.
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Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:


  • Successful completion of the Career Advisor Trainee (commonwealth title) training program;
    or:
  • One year of experience interviewing the public to collect and identify customer needs, evaluating eligibility for programs, and researching data to make decisions, and a bachelor's degree;
    or:
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:


  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:


Veterans:


Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)**:

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).


If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


EXAMINATION INFORMATION:


  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.

  • You may only apply/test
    once for this posting.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.


Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.


Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.

holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.


Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

  • Eligibility rules apply.
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