Job Posting End Date: May 28, 2024 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $54,017 to $63,460 annually ($25.97 to $30.51 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year. In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 05/28/2024 in order to be considered. Position Description The Anoka County Job Training Center's mission is to contribute to the success of individuals and employers through workforce development services. We are currently seeking a Career Counselor to join our team. In this role, you will provide job placement services for individuals who are unemployed or underemployed. You may assist with any of the following Employment Services programs: Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), Diversionary Work Program (DWP), Dislocated Worker (DW), Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program and Pathways to Prosperity (P2P). As a Career Counselor, you perform work under general supervision, possess a solid working knowledge of subject matter, and handle moderately complex issues associated with career counseling. These are full-time, exempt, hybridpositions. Interviews will take place the week of June 10th, 2024 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Pay & Benefits Salary: $54,017 to $63,460 annually ($25.97 to $30.51 per hour). 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 30. $54,017 to $72,904 annually ($25.97 to $35.05 per hour). 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays. Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more atwww.anokacountymn.gov/benefits. Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center. Pension plan and other retirement investment options. Advancement/professional development opportunities. Work Location This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. This position will work at the Blaine Human Services Center, located at 1201 89th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434. Typical work hours are 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Occasional evening hours. Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Career Counselor. Provide case management services for persons with employment barriers and varying educational levels. Determine resources for workforce and public assistance programs including cash, food support and health care. Provide vocational counseling and assessment, testing, career exploration, employment goal setting and development of employment plans. Coordinate skill-based progression plans with local providers of classroom training, career pathway activities and adult basic education services. Maintain accurate electronic case records. Facilitate or instruct on job search strategies to support employment goals by providing job leads, interview preparation, application, and resume support. Establish a regular communication cadence with clients to encourage progress towards goals. Monitor program compliance for public assistance and employment services programs. Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Bachelor's degree and at least two years (2,080 annual hours) of ob-related experience. In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Degree in psychology, human resources, social work or related field. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Physical Demands and Work Conditions Standard office environment. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness. Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds. Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work. Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs. Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment. Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Selection Process It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. About Anoka County As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!Hear from other Anoka County employees here. Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make... For full info follow application link. Anoka County is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner which will further the principles of equal employment opportunity.