About the Position

The Career Advisor provides adult and/or youth case management activities related to the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) program in a variety of fast-paced, high-volume, performance-based environments throughout Maricopa County.  This position utilizes assessments, career coaching, job search assistance, resource referrals, and services to help customers overcome barriers to employment, education, and training.

About Us

Arizona@Work Maricopa County is part of the statewide workforce development network that helps employers of all sizes and types of recruit, develop, and retain the best employees for their needs. We also provide services and resources for job seekers throughout the county to pursue employment opportunities. By developing our state's workforce and matching employers with job seekers, we strengthen Maricopa County’s and Arizona’s economies.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid work schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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Job Contributions

• Assist participants in developing career and education action plans

• Meet with customers one-on-one or in a group setting to review applications and determine if the customer meets WIOA eligibility requirements

• Assist participants with resume development and job search activities

• Assess participants' barriers to employment and arrange available area resources and supportive services, including transportation, education, and emergency assistance, as needed

• Advise participants regarding secondary education, post-secondary training, and permanent employment opportunities

• Conduct and interpret academic and work readiness evaluations and assessments

• Provide intensive, sustained one-on-one support and guidance to a caseload of up to 120 during the period of program participation

• Provide labor market information on in-demand occupations

• Conduct program orientations, informational seminars, and one-on-one sessions with customers

• Conduct outreach in various Maricopa County areas to create awareness of the program's services

• Assist participants with resume development and job search activities

• Create, update, and maintain accurate participant case notes and files

• Provide and track referrals to program partners and community-based service providers

• Assist with job fairs, resource fairs, and other program events

Working Conditions

• Must complete background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to successfully secure and maintain the Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Work is routinely performed in an office environment, which may require long periods of sitting, reading, and typing

• Requires travel to program sites throughout Maricopa County

• The position requires travel to and from various county, client, and contractor locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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We Require

• One year of experience in employment, training programs, case management, career development activities, reentry services, or equivalent social service programs

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, education, social work, psychology, or a closely related field

• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Two or more years of professional-level experience in Career Services, Education, or Social Services

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