WORKFORCE CONSULTANT~001~ (Employment & Training) Idaho Falls

COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF IDAHO INC•Idaho Falls, ID

7d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Workforce Consultant is responsible for assessing applicants to determine eligibility for enrollment in job training or referral to employers. This role involves enrolling clients, assisting them in setting employment goals, and developing individual training plans. The consultant will refer clients to potential job openings, recruit eligible individuals for training programs and employers, and counsel clients to determine employment, training, educational, and related services. Additionally, the role includes surveying and researching area jobs, trainings, and educational services, maintaining listings of current employment openings, and assisting employers in developing job openings appropriate for clients. The consultant will also monitor trainees in training and apprenticeship employment programs, provide referral services to clients regarding community services, and may be assigned to work with youth programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and remain calm under pressure are essential. Maintaining confidentiality of client records and adhering to CC Idaho policies, procedures, and safety practices are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Six months to one-year experience in workforce preparation
Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in social services, counseling, or related field
Negotiation and mediation skills

Responsibilities

Assess applicants to determine eligibility for enrollment in job training or referral to employers.
Enroll clients and assist them in setting employment goals and developing individual training plans.
Refer clients to potential job openings.
Recruit eligible individuals for training programs and/or employers.
Counsel clients to determine employment, training, educational, and related services.
Survey and research area jobs, trainings, educational and related services.
Maintain listings of current employment openings.
Assist employers in developing job openings appropriate for clients and advise employers of CC Idaho assistance programs.
Monitor trainees on-site in training and apprenticeship employment programs.
Provide referral service to clients regarding community services available.
May be assigned to work with youth programs.
Prepare records, documents, files, reports, databases, and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.
Knowledge of training programs and resources.
Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records.
Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Benefits

Respect for work-life balance
Flexibility when needed
Excellent premiums on benefits packages
Good working environment
Opportunities for advancement
Health Benefits
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Financial Well-Being
Basic Life Insurance with Accidental death & dismemberment
Supplemental Voluntary Life
Long- and Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate)
Voluntary Benefit Options
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness
Legal Ease
Norton Life Lock
Work/Life Balance (Regular Full Time)
Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)
Twelve Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Educational leave (Up to 5 hours per week to utilize towards education, upon approval and eligibility)