Senior Career Counselor

Anoka County • Watonga, OK

1d • $57,262 - $67,288 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Anoka County Job Training Center's mission is to contribute to the success of individuals and employers through workforce development services. We are seeking a dedicated Senior Career Counselor to help individuals in employment and training programs who are unemployed or underemployed find meaningful job opportunities. As a Senior Career Counselor, you will work within various Employment Services programs, including Dislocated Worker (DW) Program, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program, Youth Program, Career Pathways/Pathways to Prosperity (P2P), and the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). This role is essential in connecting our clients with the resources they need to succeed. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills, case management experience, and knowledge of program operations. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of 02/09/2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 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

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Communications or related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with State of Minnesota’s Workforce One (WF1)
• Knowledge of workforce development programs including: Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program Dislocated Worker (DW) Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Youth Program Career Pathways programs (P2P)

Responsibilities

• Conduct career counseling, assessments, career exploration, employment goal setting and development of employment plans.
• Provide case management services for individuals with employment barriers, helping them access training and employment opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic case records, documenting participant interactions and progress.
• 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 employment databases and career development resources.
• Establish and maintain regular communication with participants to encourage progress and provide motivation towards achieving their goals.
• Provide instruction on job search strategies, including offering job leads, resume writing assistance, interview preparation, and application support.
• Monitor program compliance for employment services programs.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to less experienced team members.

Benefits

• 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 https://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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior