Job Description
THE POSITION
The Department of Labor & Industry is seeking an ambitious and committed professional to join the PA CareerLink® team in Bucks County! This is an excellent opportunity to develop proficiency in providing customer-centered services designed to enhance workforce development activities and service strategies for job seekers and employers. Apply today and start making a positive impact on the lives of your fellow Pennsylvanians!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Career Advisor Trainee, you will develop, enhance, and learn to apply knowledge of workforce development programs, services, policies, regulations, legislation, and procedures.
Learn to provide group and individual intake services to jobseekers and employers and assist in the development and facilitation of workshops, presentations, and orientations to services. Acquire experience in planning and conducting group and individual career counseling and coaching on résumé-writing, interviewing, job searching, networking, and other topics.
You will gain proficiency in coordinating and providing services using a case management approach, assisting the jobseeker to develop employment goals. Create and modify an Individual Employment Plan (IEP), coordinate support and related services with other providers, track progress toward goals, and provide follow-up activities.
You will develop specialized skills to provide services to employers including making contacts, analyzing workforce needs, analyzing occupations to determine the skills needed by jobseekers, coordinating recruitment services, referring qualified jobseekers, contacting businesses to develop jobs when no suitable postings exist, and proposing hiring strategies to address workforce issues.
You will gain knowledge and establish proficiency in searching for, verifying, and approving or rejecting new employer information in compliance with requirements. Provide assistance to businesses with posting vacancies in PA CareerLink® Online and search for, verify, and approve or reject employers’ job postings in compliance with requirements.
Learn to provide group and individual intake services to jobseekers and employers and assist in the development and facilitation of workshops, presentations, and orientations to services. Acquire experience in planning and conducting group and individual career counseling and coaching on résumé-writing, interviewing, job searching, networking, and other topics.
You will gain proficiency in coordinating and providing services using a case management approach, assisting the jobseeker to develop employment goals. Create and modify an Individual Employment Plan (IEP), coordinate support and related services with other providers, track progress toward goals, and provide follow-up activities.
You will develop specialized skills to provide services to employers including making contacts, analyzing workforce needs, analyzing occupations to determine the skills needed by jobseekers, coordinating recruitment services, referring qualified jobseekers, contacting businesses to develop jobs when no suitable postings exist, and proposing hiring strategies to address workforce issues.
You will gain knowledge and establish proficiency in searching for, verifying, and approving or rejecting new employer information in compliance with requirements. Provide assistance to businesses with posting vacancies in PA CareerLink® Online and search for, verify, and approve or reject employers’ job postings in compliance with requirements.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Trainees will be promoted to Career Advisor upon successful completion of the Trainee Program.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Trevose, Pennsylvania.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Four years of public contact work that involved interviewing the public to obtain, provide, and evaluate information concerning employment or employability; or
- A bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
- Eligibility rules apply.