Employment Advisor

We're seeking two motivated and driven individuals to join our team focusing on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs. One role will focus primarily on WIOA Youth and the other will focus on WIOA Adult and Dislocated Workers.The WIOA Youth program is a federal program designed to deliver a comprehensive array of youth services that focus on assisting out-of-school youth and in-school youth who may have barriers to employment prepare for post-secondary education and employment opportunities, attain educational and/or skills training credentials, and secure employment with career/promotional opportunities.The WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker are federal programs that provide job training, education, and employment services to eligible adults and dislocated workers. The program is aimed at improving employability, expanding earning potential, and helping participants retain a job by providing a variety of funded activities and services including classroom training, on-the-job training, and support services. Activities can be incorporated into an apprenticeship program with on-the job training and funding to cover education costs.In either role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive support and tailored case management for the program(s), providing aid in completing applications and determining eligibility for the program(s). Through one-on-one consultations, you will assess clients' goals, strengths, skills, and interests. You will develop personalized action plans and, depending on the program, direct to eligible training, certification, educational opportunities, services, and other resources; offering advice, as well as guidance on resume writing and interview preparation, ultimately helping clients achieve success in the job market.Employment Advisors additionally provide information and assistance to customers utilizing the work center resources via in-person visits, telephone, and electronic inquires. As a team member, you will coordinate program services within the work center to meet customers' needs, provide orientation to services and resources provided within the work center, provide job search, placement, and career counseling assistance, and guidance on navigating the jobsnd.com website and on filing an unemployment insurance claim (if needed). You will collaborate with rural and local workforce partners by conducting presentations, promoting the program(s) to specific groups, identifying training, apprenticeship, and job opportunities; demonstrating website features (such as resume searches, labor market information, and job postings), and educating on other state and federal resources available.Travel may be required during regular business hours throughout the week for training and to perform outreach activities to customers/clients in the following seven counties: Burke, Bottineau, McHenry, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, and Ward.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must:a bachelor's degree in education, business management or related studies, or a human services-related field plusat least two (2) years of work experience assessing an individual's talent, hard and soft skill inventory, and/or employment barriers, in order to prepare job seekers and students for the workplace, create career pathways, enhance training opportunities, identify transferrable skills for displaced or disabled workers.Additional work experience can substitute for the educational requirement on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Employment Advisors possess a diverse set of skills to effectively support job seekers in their career development and job search efforts. The preferred candidate will have outstanding customer service skills, communication and listening skills, assessment skills, attention to detail, experience in group facilitation/presentation, and ability to work through various challenges and obstacles, as well as the ability to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all clients can feel valued and understood, regardless of their background, skillset, experiences, and perspectives.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.

380 Application Procedures

All application material must be received on or before 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.JSND does not provide sponsorships.Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System.In addition to the online application, applicants MUST upload the following documents:ResumeCover letter (addressed to Human Resources Division)Copy of their college transcript (if using to substitute for experience requirement) and At least three business references with contact informationApplications will be scored based on a 100-point job related personnel system.Application materials should include information which clearly articulates how you (the applicant) meet the position's minimum qualifications and can perform the . It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.Applicants claiming ND veteran's preference must submit documentation proving their ND residency and eligibility under North Dakota Century Code 37-19.1 by uploading the following:Veteran must upload a Form DD-214Disabled Veteran must upload a Form DD-214 and a current statement of disability from the Veterans Administration which is less than 1 year oldSpouse of Disabled Veteran must upload a Form DD-214, a copy of the marriage certificate, and a current statement of disability from the Veterans Administration which is less than 1 year old or:Spouse of a Deceased Veteran must upload a Form DD-214, a copy of the marriage certificate, and a copy of the veteran's death certificate. For assistance, contact to following individuals in advance of the position closing date:Raeann Schmitcke, Human Resource Officer, at 701-328-2840 or raeannschmitcke@nd.gov for:accommodation or assistance with the application or selection process; ora complete Job Description Questionnaire.Bryn Halgrimson at 701-857-7561 for: questions regarding this position's duties or requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.