Career Advisor I - Marion

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Student loan forgiveness

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Division of Workforce Solutions within the State of North Carolina is seeking an entry-level Career Employment Services Consultant I (S) to work full-time in the Marion office. The role focuses on providing information, guidance, and employment assistance to job seekers and employers in a local career center setting.

Responsibilities include delivering employment services, job training, and unemployment information, while coordinating with ISD partners to ensure effective service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with related experience in human resources, case management, job development and placement, employment counseling, vocational guidance and counseling, social work, vocational rehabilitation, claims analysis, or related public contact work.
• Associate degree and two years of experience in human resources, case management, job development and placement, employment counseling, vocational guidance and counseling, social work, vocational rehabilitation, claims analysis, or related public contact work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver employment services, job training, limited unemployment insurance services, and labor market information to customers and employers.
• Plan, promote, review and evaluate services while supporting job seekers through assessments, referrals and placement.
• Cross-train in Career Center services and collaborate with workforce partners in an Integrated Services Delivery environment.
• Conduct interviews and enter information into databases, research job orders and collect job listings from businesses by phone or in person.

Skills

Counseling skills

Interview skills

Employment counseling

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate degree with related experience

Job description

Agency

Dept of Commerce

Division

Division of Workforce Solutions

Job Classification Title

Career Employment Services Consultant I (S)

Position Number

65006977

Grade

NC06

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state’s lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation’s top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The posting will close and stop accepting applications at 11:59 pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above.

*This is a readvertisement. Previous applicants are still being considered and need not reapply.*

Recruitment range is $35,596 - $55,619

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement.

The position is based in a local office in Marion and is part of a diverse team of Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS) professionals serving McDowell County.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide information, guidance and assistance to customers seeking employment and employers seeking workers through programs administered by the Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS) and local Workforce Development boards in a local career center environment.

This entry level consultative role administers DWS policies and rules, provides guidance and assistance, and advocates employment for job seekers within the business community to ensure DWS goals are met.

Responsibilities include delivering employment services, job training, limited unemployment insurance services, and labor market information to customers and employers. The position will plan, promote, review and evaluate services, while supporting job seekers through assessments, referrals, job development, placement, career development assistance and connections to supportive services.

Duties also involve conducting interviews, entering information into databases, researching job orders, and taking job listings from businesses by phone or in person. The position will cross-train in Career Center services, conduct Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA), and collaborate with workforce partners in an Integrated Services Delivery (ISD) environment to ensure effective service delivery.

Work is performed under the supervision of the DWS Manager at the NCWorks Career Center in Marion. May be asked to travel as requested based upon business need.

About the Division of Workforce Solutions:

The North Carolina Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS) mission is to develop North Carolina’s workforce talent, help individuals advance their career opportunities, and meet business workforce needs by connecting talent to jobs. The division administers North Carolina’s participation in The Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program under the U.S. Department of Labor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information).

Applicants who possess the following qualifications may receive management preference:

• Ability to learn methods to provide employer/jobseeker counseling, teach interview skills/techniques, or to match applicant skills to job openings and gather information from employers and jobseekers with diverse backgrounds regarding job duties, required competencies, and minimum education/experience.
• Ability to interpret program guidelines, review data, conduct problem solving activities, and prepare written documentation.
• Ability to use or learn to use computer software applications to manage daily tasks, record program activities, and access program data.
• Ability to learn customer service activities in accordance with agency standards.
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing to a variety of audiences.

Incentives of NC State Employment:

We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:

• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
• NC State Retirement(TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
• WeSave Employee Discounts
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the benefits link.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution with related experience in human resource administration, case management, job development and placement, employment counseling, vocational guidance and counseling, social work, vocational rehabilitation, claims analysis, or related public contact work dealing with job applicants and employers in a variety of functions; or

Associate degree and two years of experience in human resource administration, case management, job development and placement, employment counseling, vocational guidance and counseling, social work, vocational rehabilitation, claims analysis, or related public contact work dealing with job applicants and employers in a variety of functions; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

Our Agency supports the Governor’s Executive Order 303 which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated. Formerly incarcerated individuals are invited to apply for any vacant Commerce position(s) in which they believe they are qualified.

Please note:This position is subject to a National and International Background Investigation and/or Fingerprinting as required by applicable law.

By providing the requested information, you certify that you have given true, accurate and complete information on this attachment to the best of your knowledge. In the event confirmation is needed in connection with your work, you authorize educational institutions, associations, registration and licensing boards, and others to furnish whatever detail is available concerning your qualifications. You authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information or documentation, or a failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of your application, disciplinary action or dismissal if you are employed, and(or) criminal action. You further understand that dismissal upon employment shall be mandatory if fraudulent disclosures are given to meet position qualifications (Authority: GS 126-30, GS 14- 122.1).

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. The processing of applications will take an average of 5 business days due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application or possible interview.