Career Consultant

Starting Pay

$22.00 per hour
$22.50 per hour with completed Associate Degree
$23.00 per hour with completed Bachelor's Degree
Up to $0.75 per hour increase after passing probation

Full-Time; Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week) 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

12 paid holidays
Vacation time
State retirement system
Work/Life Balance
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
Work 7.5 hours a day PLUS PAID LUNCH

Join our team! Make a difference in your community. Between the great benefits and positive work environment, this is an opportunity unlike any other! We are hiring a full-time Career Consultant.

This position will focus on the coordination of services for employers and job seekers in Allen County.

Job Duties

Acts as primary contact to customers and employers in the marketing and referral of customers
Refers customers to appropriate job center programs, assisting with resumes, and registering on OMJ
Assists customers in developing job search skills
Answers and transfers phone calls within the Job Center
Works with local workforce development organizations and employers to determine employers' needs and program availability (OJT, tax credits, training incentives, etc.) to assist with job openings, new hires, and employee retention
Posts and maintains job postings in database systems, job board, and on ohiomeansjobs.com
Conducts resume searches for job postings and notifies employer of candidates
Assist with social media and website updates and postings
Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook to manage agency job postings
Determines eligibility for WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs
Maintains ongoing caseload of active clients
Determines eligibility for Social Services Programs, co-enrolling as appropriate to assist customers in overcoming barriers to employment
Assists and coaches customers in financial literacy and budgeting
Maintains accurate records
Completes contracts and paperwork for training
Attends meeting and training sessions at the State and local levels to learn new methods, regulations, and policies
Provide youth services/elements (i.e., financial literacy, work experience, leadership development, etc.) to Allen County's 14-24 year old participants. Provide one-on-one job readiness and job search assistance to aid youth participants in obtaining and retaining employment
Provides follow-up services to each participant to ensure employment retention and self-sufficiency. Tracks and assists ongoing and follow-up customers in education and/or training programs and in job search activities
Other duties as assigned (i.e., assisting administrators and supervisors in compiling information, completion of special projects, training and meetings, etc.)

Job Requirements

Must have a passion for helping others
Completion of a bachelor's degree in related field preferred (business management, business administration, marketing, human resources, human services, social services, etc.)
Must have the ability to problem-solve and not be intimidated by challenges
Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of the position