Impactful Career Specialist: WIOA Case Management

St. Clair County (IL); Illinois; On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Clair County (IL) seeks a Career Specialist to deliver employability development and comprehensive case management under WIOA Title I and related programs.

You will determine eligibility, collect documentation, and guide participants through enrollment in suitable services to support employment goals. This professional role demands knowledge of federal, state, and local policies, strong communication, and the ability to manage a large caseload while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Science, Education, Psychology or related field.
• Two or more years of responsible case management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of WIOA and Trade Adjustment Assistance Act programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of employability development and case management services to an assigned caseload under WIOA Title I, Trade Adjustment Assistance Act and related programs.
• Determine eligibility of applicants under various WIOA funding streams and maintain required documentation.
• Assess applicant suitability for employment and training programs; refer to appropriate programs.
• Refer suitable applicants to objective assessment and review reports with applicants.
• Develop an individual employability plan (IEP) for each applicant and update it regularly.
• Provide participants with career and education information and current employment trends.
• Enroll participants into appropriate WIOA Title I programs and maintain enrollment records.

Skills

WIOA regulations

Communication skills

Data analysis

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Science, Education, Psychology or related field

Job description

St. Clair County (IL) seeks a Career Specialist to deliver employability development and comprehensive case management under WIOA Title I and related programs.

You will determine eligibility, collect documentation, and guide participants through enrollment in suitable services to support employment goals. This professional role demands knowledge of federal, state, and local policies, strong communication, and the ability to manage a large caseload while maintaining accurate records.