Senior Career Counselor (Hybrid)

Position Description

The Anoka County Job Training Center is devoted to contributing to the success of individuals and employers through workforce development services. They take pride in meeting customer needs and making changes in people's lives every day!

We are currently seeking two Senior Career Counselors to join our dedicated team. In this role, you'll be responsible for determining eligibility for public assistance and providing job placement services for individuals that are unemployed or underemployed.

Senior Career Counselors may assist with any of the following employment service programs: Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), Diversionary Work Program (DWP), Dislocated Worker (DW), Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program, Minnesota Youth Programs and Pathways to Prosperity (P2P).

This is a full-time, exempt, hybridposition. Interviews will take place the week of 01/27/2025 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $60,819 to $72,966 ($29.24 to $35.08 per hour).
• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 32: $60,819 to $85,113 ($29.24 to $40.92 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 at www.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 will work at Blaine Human Services Center, located at 1201 89th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434.
• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.
• Expected work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Career Counselor.

• Manage complex cases, providing tailored services for families with multiple employment barriers, diverse cultural backgrounds, and varying levels of education.
• Administer and interpret aptitude, personality, and related assessments to identify strengths and interests. Discuss results with participants to explore career pathways and develop actionable plans.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, career exploration sessions, and employment goal-setting activities, followed by the creation and implementation of detailed employment plans.
• Coordinate specialized programs for individuals with special needs to address unique employment challenges.
• Plan and facilitate group workshops on a wide range of topics, including resumes and cover letter writing, job interview techniques, networking strategies, and utilization of employment resources.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, ensuring compliance with documentation standards.
• Provide job leads, interview preparation, application, and resume support.
• Build and sustain communication with participants to motivate progress towards their career goals, providing ongoing encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with public assistance and employment services program requirements, addressing discrepancies and challenges as needed.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members, fostering professional development and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Provide support to Limited English Proficient (LEP) participants, including utilizing interpreters and tailoring employment services to address language barriers.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor's degree and at least four years (2,080 annual hours) of job-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 Industrial Psychology, Human Resources, Social Work or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with State of Minnesota's Workforce One (WF1), OnBase and MAXIS applications.
• Knowledge of workforce development programs, including:
  • Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
  • Diversionary Work Program (DWP)
  • Dislocated Worker (DW)
  • Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program
  • Minnesota Youth Programs
  • Pathway to Prosperity programs (P2P)

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 employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: http://www.anokacountymn.gov/er-faq

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO