Allen County Career Consultant

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Join our team! Make a difference in your community. Between the great benefits and positive work environment, this is an opportunity unlike any other! We are hiring a full-time Career Consultant. This position will focus on the coordination of services for employers and job seekers in Allen County.

JOB DUTIES:

Acts as primary contact to customers as well as employers in the marketing and referral of customers
Refers customers to appropriate job center programs, assisting with resumes, and registering on OMJ
Assists customers in developing job search skills
Answers and transfers phone calls within the Job Center
Works with local workforce development organizations and employers to determine employers’ needs and program availability (OJT, tax credits, training incentives, etc.) to assist with job openings, new hires, and employee retention
Posts and maintains job postings in database systems, job board, and on ohiomeansjobs.com
Conducts resume searches for job postings and notifies employer of candidates
Assist with social media and website updates and postings
Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook to manage agency job postings
Determines eligibility for WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs
Maintains ongoing caseload of active clients
Determines eligibility for Social Services Programs, co-enrolling as appropriate to assist customers in overcoming barriers to employment
Assists and coaches customers in financial literacy and budgeting
Maintains accurate records
Completes contracts and paperwork for training
Attends meeting and training sessions at the State and local levels to learn new methods, regulations, and policies
Provide youth services/elements (i.e., financial literacy, work experience, leadership development, etc.) to Allen County's 14-24 years old participants. Provide one-on-one job readiness and job search assistance to aide youth participants in obtaining and retaining employment
Provides follow-up services to each participant to ensure employment retention and self-sufficiency. Tracks and assists ongoing and follow-up customers in education and/or training programs and in job search activities
Other duties as assigned (i.e., assisting administrators and supervisors in compiling information, completion of special projects, training and meetings, etc.)

HOURS:

8:00 A.M.- 4:30 P.M., Monday-Friday

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Pay ranges from $18.75-$20.50 per hour depending on education and completion of probation
12 paid holidays
Vacation time
State retirement system
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Work 7.5 hours per day plus paid lunch

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of a baccalaureate degree in related field preferred.

APPLICATION DETAILS:

To Apply: Visit www.OhioMeansJobs.com and search by reference number or email your resume and cover letter to Jessie Doyle at jessie.doyle@jfs.ohio.gov

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