Career Center Specialist II- (Westminster Location)

Salary : $53,928.01 - $62,017.21 Annually

Location : Westminster, CO

Job Type : Regular Full-time

Job Number : 06927

Department : Human Services

Division : Workforce and Business Center

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

Our Mission : At Adams County, our team members engage in top-notch opportunities to grow and expand their impact. We cultivate an inclusive and innovative culture where diversity matters! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a core cultural competency at Adams County, and we actively seek and welcome applicants that bring diverse experiences and value inclusion.

Cultural Competencies / EEO : Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification : OnsiteJob duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

What Success Looks Like In This Job

The Adams County Workforce and Business Center (WBC) is seeking a candidate that will work closely with various WBC service delivery teams to identify and match job seekers with opportunities that result in milestone achievements and measurable outcomes for long-term success. Important responsibilities of this position include providing individual and targeted assistance with professional development and preparation for employment, identifying and connecting job seekers with skills training, work-based training and / or placement opportunities. Duties are documented accurately and delivered with high quality service to determine highest need in a timely manner.

The purpose of the WBC is to exist as the source of security to passionately serve our community in successfully becoming the best version of themselves.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Meet individually with job seekers to determine skill level, industry experience, and education / training needs.
• Conduct assessments of employment barriers to provide career guidance and supportive services to community resources to job seekers.
• Refer job seekers to job openings; provide follow-up on job seekers referred to job openings; assist with resume preparation and interview skills.
• Responsible for the development and progression of individualized career plans to assist job seekers with personal and career growth.
• Input and access information from automated computer systems; record and maintain activity statistics and job seeker records; review reports, reply to audits to assure compliance with files for applicable WBC programs / grants.,
• Participate in the development and / or facilitation of job search workshops.
• Attend community outreach events to match job seekers with WBC opportunities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Ensures confidentiality of all program files and records, maintaining compliance with Federal, State, and county regulations, guidance, policies, and procedures.
• Complete assignments in various data bases.
• Organizational skills; ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Work flexible hours at any Adams County locations as required to meet the business need. Locations are in Westminster, Brighton and North Aurora areas
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

More Qualifications for Success

Experience :

Education and Training :

Adams County complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

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Benefits You Expect :

Plus some you might not expect :

Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

Please select how you meet the minimum qualifications

Are you able to possess a valid Colorado's Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire?

Please explain your experience with workforce development, case management, training, vocational rehabilitation, mentoring, or advising.

Please explain your experience with conducting assessments or providing career guidance.

Please explain your experience with community outreach.

Please explain your experience with developing or facilitating workshops.

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Salary : $53,928 - $62,017