Career Coach for Empowering Job Seekers

State of Utah; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Utah's Workforce Services seeks an Employment Counselor to assist job seekers, families, and the public in overcoming barriers and achieving employment and education goals through individualized coaching and referrals.

Based in the Mountainland Service Area with potential roles in Lehi, Provo, or Spanish Fork, the position emphasizes empathetic counseling, collaboration with partners, and adherence to program policies.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion for others.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Exceptional customer service with tact.
• Interpersonal skills with active listening.
• Balance program policies with compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provide career, occupational and educational counseling.
• Assess barriers and provide resources to resolve them.
• Utilize motivational interviewing to plan goals and support.
• Develop employment plans with activities leading to goals and work readiness.
• Assist with resume creation, networking and job searching.
• Ensure program compliance and appropriate use of public resources.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Customer service

Active listening

Job description

State of Utah's Workforce Services seeks an Employment Counselor to assist job seekers, families, and the public in overcoming barriers and achieving employment and education goals through individualized coaching and referrals.

Based in the Mountainland Service Area with potential roles in Lehi, Provo, or Spanish Fork, the position emphasizes empathetic counseling, collaboration with partners, and adherence to program policies.