Career Empowerment Counselor

United Trading Group; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

In-Office / On-Site

Job summary

The Utah Department of Workforce Services is seeking an Employment Counselor I at the Wasatch Front South Employment Center in Tooele. You will work one-on-one or in groups to help diverse job seekers set goals and address barriers to employment and education.

Formal training will support you to conduct assessments, provide resources, and coordinate with community partners to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency and stable employment.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion for others
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Excellent customer service and professionalism
• Interpersonal skills and relationship building
• Ability to balance program policies with compassion

Responsibilities

• Provide career, occupational and educational counseling to empower customers to increase income and break the cycle of poverty.
• Assess barriers to self-sufficiency and connect customers with resources.
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to conduct assessments and evaluations and to create a supportive environment.
• Develop employment plans and goals with activities leading to achieving goals and monitoring progress.
• Utilize labor market information and referrals to community partners and employers to meet customer goals.
• Assist customers with resume creation, networking and job searching with technology.
• Ensure program compliance and appropriate use of public resources.
• Understand and implement program policies and procedures.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Job description

The Utah Department of Workforce Services is seeking an Employment Counselor I at the Wasatch Front South Employment Center in Tooele. You will work one-on-one or in groups to help diverse job seekers set goals and address barriers to employment and education.

Formal training will support you to conduct assessments, provide resources, and coordinate with community partners to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency and stable employment.