Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Education equivalent to completion of four years of college.
• Two years of professional human resources experience.
• Two years of professional direct employment recruitment experience for a public or business organization, providing guidance and leadership to lower-level staff.
• Two years of professional experience creating marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, posters, email campaigns, social media content, infographics, and digital ads.
• Two years of professional experience using job boards and HR-specific systems, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, as well as internet search methods, Microsoft Office Suites, software, and templates.
• Completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for work, including overnight stays as appropriate.
• Ability to use agency technology and equipment in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
• Ability to work overtime when requested or required, potentially including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to perform medium work, including lifting up to 50 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of professional experience creating marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, posters, email campaigns, social media content, infographics, and digital ads.
• Two years of professional experience using job boards and HR systems such as ATS and CRM, internet search methods, Microsoft Office Suites, software, and templates.
• One year of professional experience conducting training in a public or business organization.
• Working knowledge of the Personnel Code, Rules, Position Classification Plan, Pay Plan, Collective Bargaining Contracts, or related human resources policies and procedures.
• One year of professional experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with colleagues, local officials, job applicants, and the public.
• Two years of professional experience with public speaking and presenting information to large groups.
• Two years of professional experience working with high volumes of information to develop measurable data and reports.
• Working knowledge of Illinois State government hiring practices or similar hiring practices in a public or business organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform recruitment activities with a high level of independence.
• Establish and maintain professional networks and public relations with public and private organizations, officials, and other state agencies to recruit qualified candidates for State of Illinois vacancies.
• Provide individual consultation to candidates seeking State employment.
• Confer with agency recruiters about potentially qualified candidates and provide education and background information.
• Prepare reports and correspondence related to interviewing and recruitment activities and issues.
• Attend seminars, conferences, and training to stay current on methods, tools, and industry topics relevant to the position.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position.

Benefits

• Competitive group insurance, including health, life, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules when available and dependent on the position.
• 10–25 days of paid vacation annually; 10 days for the first year of State employment.
• 12 days of paid sick time annually, with carryover from year to year.
• Three paid personal business days per year.
• 13–14 paid holidays per year, depending on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.