Workforce Consultant - Caldwell

Full Time
Caldwell, ID 83605
Posted
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Description



The Idaho Department of Labor connects job seekers with employment opportunities, supports workers through career and life transitions, and administers state labor laws.

The Idaho Department of Labor has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Workforce Consultant to join us in the Caldwell office. This position will involve using collaborative partnerships to provide employment or training opportunities for individuals through access to education, career pathways and engagement with the business community.

Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish is preferred but is not required for this position.

Previous applications for this position will not be considered for this vacancy. You must re-apply under this announcement.

The State of Idaho offers these AMAZING benefits :
  • Participation in PERSI one of the nation's best state retirement systems and pension plans.
  • Excellent low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee & family.
  • Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Eleven paid holidays per year.
  • Multiple savings plans.
  • Life insurance.
  • A healthy work-life balance is encouraged.
  • Wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities; and more.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Robert Vetter ( Robert.vetter@labor.idaho.gov ) or Elizabeth Anzaldua (elizabeth.anzaldua@labor.idaho.gov).

Example of Duties

The Workforce Consultant works with individuals to access opportunities for employment, and works effectively with individuals and families under stress, difficult circumstances and from diverse backgrounds. This position provides various services in employment and training programs, including employer and job-seeker services such as recruiting, placement, retention and case management, as listed below.

Employment Services
  • Drafts and reviews quality job listings;
  • Contacts employers to develop job and training opportunities;
  • Prepares and conducts job search and interview sessions for candidates;
  • Uses internal and external systems to assist customers;
  • Contacts employers to identify job openings and secure placements.
Recruiting
  • Seeks out, screens and interviews candidates to fill a particular position;
  • Collaborates with other local office staff to develop recruiting plans to fill high demand and high pay positions;
  • Uses internal systems, social media and other means to find and place qualified jobseekers to meet employer demands.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Case Management
  • Coordinates program referrals, assessments and participant selections;
  • Utilizes the case management process to determine and provide the appropriate level of service required for customers through initial assessment, on-going assessment, planning,intervention and follow-up;
  • Provides coaching on career opportunities and pathways;
  • Negotiates and manages on-the-job training, classroom training and work experience contracts;
  • Monitors progress of contract to assure conformity with agreement on the part of each partner;
  • Monitors participant enrollments, placements, obligations, expenditures and retention to ensure compliance with allocation restraints and performance goals.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience conducting interviews and documenting information;
  • Experience assisting emotional, difficult or confrontational people and individuals from varying socio/economic/cultural backgrounds;
  • Experience determining and explaining eligibility or qualifications for programs and services;
  • Experience preparing professional written communication;
  • Experience using computer applications.
Extra Credit:
  • Ability to speak Spanish and English fluently. Although this is not required for this position, having bilingual skills may help increase your score.

Supplemental Information

There is an exam to determine your eligibility. Enter your responses to the questions in the space provided in the examination. You must have the minimum level of experience or education described for each question addressing a minimum requirement to qualify for this position. Scoring will be based on the information you provide. It is important that the information you provide clearly supports your responses. Your resume will be used to validate your responses.


The Idaho Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you have questions, please contact us at (208) 332-3570 ext 2916 or humanresources.mailbox@labor.idaho.gov
WEBSITE: www.labor.idaho.gov

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

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