<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Meet individually with job seekers to determine skill level, industry experience, and education/training needs. </li><li>Conduct assessments of employment barriers to provide career guidance and supportive services to community resources to job seekers. </li><li>Refer job seekers to job openings; provide follow-up on job seekers referred to job openings; assist with resume preparation and interview skills. </li><li>Responsible for the development and progression of individualized career plans to assist job seekers with personal and career growth. </li><li>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., </li><li>Participate in the development and/or facilitation of job search workshops. </li><li>Attend community outreach events to match job seekers with WBC opportunities. </li><li>Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. </li><li>Ensures confidentiality of all program files and records, maintaining compliance with Federal, State, and county regulations, guidance, policies, and procedures. </li><li>Complete assignments in various data bases. </li><li>Organizational skills; ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines. </li><li>Work flexible hours at any Adams County locations as required to meet the business need. Locations are in Westminster, Brighton and North Aurora areas </li><li>Performs other duties and responsibilities as required. </li><li>Demonstrated ability with PC's, MS Office, Internet skills, keyboarding skills, and ability to operate office equipment. </li><li>Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills with job seekers, co-workers, and other team members at all levels. </li><li>Demonstrate proper phone and email etiquette. </li><li>Ability to use critical thinking methods to prioritize, make analytical decisions and problem solve. </li><li>Ability to follow instructions to complete clear and concise reports. </li><li>Ability to interact with diverse cultures, populations and individuals with multiple barriers. </li><li>Ability to effectively interpret and communicate WBC and County directives and procedures; ability to follow oral and written instructions, procedures, policies, and regulations. </li><li>Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious relationships with those contacted in the course of work. </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Two years related experience in working with workforce development, case management, training, vocational rehabilitation, mentoring, advising, or related field. </li><li>Experience in public speaking to communicate within individual or group settings is highly desirable. </li><li>Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required. </li><li>Experience with Connecting Colorado and CBMS highly desirable, proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint). </li><li>Experience working with businesses, employers, community partners, low income, unemployed, under-employed and/or diverse populations is preferred. </li></ul> <p>Education and Training:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>OR</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated two years of experience related to the Essential Duties, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities may be substituted. </li><li>License and Certificate: Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license. </li><li>Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check. </li></ul>