Apprenticeship Career Advisor

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About the Position

The Apprenticeship 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 assist customers in overcoming barriers to employment, education, and training.

About Us

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

Proud to Offer

• Perform work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• 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 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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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 Value

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

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 as needed including transportation, education, and emergency assistance

• 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 services and assist with job fairs, resource fairs, and other program events

• 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

Working Conditions

• Work performed in a combination of environments including ARIZONA@WORK-Maricopa County Career Centers, non-profit organizations, jails, and detention centers

• This position will perform community outreach and participate in career or education events in a variety of neighborhoods as well as indoor and outdoor settings on occasion

• May require travel to and from job-related locations during the course of a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business

• Evening and weekend work as needed to meet program requirements

• Position may be periodically reassigned to various work locations based on business need

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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