Career Counselor - MFIP & Workforce Support (Hybrid)

Anoka County; Blaine (MN); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Hybrid work model

Pension plan

Job summary

Anoka County seeks a dedicated Career Counselor to empower unemployed or underemployed individuals through MFIP-focused services in Minnesota. The role emphasizes caseload management, counseling, and connecting clients to training and job opportunities.

The position is full-time, exempt, and hybrid, with interviews planned for late September 2026. Applicants will work at the Blaine Human Services Center and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services for individuals with employment barriers, helping them access training and employment opportunities.
• Identify and connect participants to workforce and public assistance programs including cash assistance, food support, and healthcare.
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with local community partners to ensure comprehensive support for participants.
• Conduct career counseling, assessments, career exploration, and goal-setting sessions, developing personalized employment plans.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic case records, documenting participant interactions and progress.
• Provide instruction on job search strategies, including offering job leads, resume writing assistance, interview preparation, and application support.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

WF1

MAXIS

Caseworks

Job description

Anoka County seeks a dedicated Career Counselor to empower unemployed or underemployed individuals through MFIP-focused services in Minnesota. The role emphasizes caseload management, counseling, and connecting clients to training and job opportunities.

The position is full-time, exempt, and hybrid, with interviews planned for late September 2026. Applicants will work at the Blaine Human Services Center and participate in ongoing professional development.