Job Posting End Date: May 28, 2024 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $60,819.20 to $72,966.40 ($29.24 to $35.08 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year. In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 05/28/2024 in order to be considered. Position Description The Anoka County Job Training Center's mission is to contribute to the success of individuals and employers through workforce development services. The department is seeking Senior Career Counselors, who manage complex caseloads and provide job placement services for individuals and families that are unemployed or underemployed. Senior Career Counselors may assist with any of the following employment service programs:Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), Diversionary Work Program (DWP), Dislocated Worker (DW), Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program and Pathways to Prosperity (P2P). As a Senior Career Counselor, you perform work under minimal supervision while possessing a comprehensive working knowledge of subject matter, handle complex issues and problems associated with career counseling, and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. These are full-time, exempt, hybridpositions. Interviews will take place the week of June 10th, 2024 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Pay & Benefits Salary: $60,819.20 to $72,966.40 ($29.24 to $35.08 per hour). 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 32. $60,819.20 to $85,113.60 ($29.24 to $40.92 per hour). 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays. Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits. Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center. Pension plan and other retirement investment options. Advancement/professional development opportunities. Work Location This position will work at Blaine Human Services Center, located at 1201 89th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434. This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Job Duties and Responsibilities Examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Career Counselor. Manage complex cases and provide services for families with multiple employment barriers and varying educational level. Career Counseling. Guide clients through the completion of aptitude, personality, and adjacent tests. Score clients' responses to pertinent items and confer with them about the results. Propose career-related options. Conduct assessment, career exploration, employment goal setting and development of employment plans. Coordinate special programs including classroom training, special needs counseling and adult basic education. Conduct group workshops on a variety of topics, including writing resumes and cover letters, successful job interviewing, using university employment databases and career development resources. Ensure accuracy and maintain case records. Analyze data to make assessments of eligibility and employability. Provide job leads, interview preparation, application, and resume support. Communicate with clients to encourage progress towards goals. Monitor progr m compliance for public assistance and/or employment services programs. Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to peers. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Bachelor's degree and at least four years 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. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Degree in psychology, human resources, social work or related field. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience with State of Minnesota's Workforce One (WF1) and MAXIS applications. Knowledge of workforce development programs including Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Diversionary Work Program (DWP) Dislocated Worker (DW) Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program Pathways programs (P2P) Physical Demands and Work Conditions Standard office environment. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness. Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds. Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work. Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs. Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment. Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. About Anoka County As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!Hear from other Anoka County employees here. Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including... For full info follow application link. Anoka County is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner which will further the principles of equal employment opportunity.