REENTRY EMPLOYMENT COUNSELOR

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY _Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision : A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

REENTRY EMPLOYMENT COUNSELOR

Job Location : Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS), Workforce Solutions Administration (WSA), 316 West Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, Arizona 85705

Salary : $24.2550 / hourly ($50,450.40 annually), Grade : 18

Job Summary : The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Reentry Employment Counselor, with the Workforce Solutions Administration (WSA). This position is responsible for providing a wide range of employment-related services to engage, advise, prepare, and match job seekers with Arizona businesses and enable job seekers to get a job, maintain or strengthen current employment, or build a sustainable career.

Must be willing and able to work in correctional facilities, parole / probation offices, community agencies, residential centers; and work outside of traditional 8-5 work hours.

Job Duties

• Assess skills, abilities, work history, employment barriers and career interests, retention follow up; develop employment plans; determine eligibility for services; providing information on Labor Market, In-Demand industries, and occupations; and identify and coordinate with formal and informal resources to remove barriers, develop skills, and achieve certifications.
• Use databases to register & refer job seekers; complete and maintain accurate records and reports for performance and reporting requirements in accordance with quality and quantity standards mandated by various laws, rules and federal regulations.
• Provide customer service, program information to job seekers, colleagues, and the business community; maintain positive working relationships with local partners, community organizations and other agency personnel; and resolution of customer issues and complaints.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Selective Preference(s)

Pre-Employment Requirements

Benefits

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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