What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Counselor position at Northeast MN Office of Job Training?
JET – Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training is accepting applications for a part-time Career Counselor position in International Falls. JET is a partner in the Minnesota CareerForce system in the seven-county Northeast region and administers state and federal employment and training programs for dislocated workers, low-income adults, and youth. Programs administered by JET include the Minnesota Youth Program, employment and training services for the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), Minnesota Dislocated Worker Program, and federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services for dislocated workers, adults, and at-risk youth. This position will work primarily with youth ages 14-24 and individuals on public assistance but may also include case management and customer service for other adult job seekers.
With a special emphasis on working with youth as well as participants in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), including individuals with experiences such as trauma, complex poverty, mental and chemical health barriers, disabilities, homelessness, and criminal justice involvement, this position requires a high level of organization and attention to detail, while providing excellent customer service in a compassionate, resourceful, knowledgeable manner This position is responsible for working with clients on career readiness, postsecondary education preparation, soft skills, job search assistance, resume development, and work experience placements. It entails both individual case management and conducting group workshops/presentations and will provide direct employment and training services, including career counseling (assessment of interests and abilities, job search strategies, and guidance related to education and vocational training), monitoring and ensuring program compliance, adhering to policy expectations, documentation collection, and providing resources and tools to assist individuals to overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency and overall stability.
Applicants must have a four-year degree, be within six (6) months of obtaining it, or have a two-year degree and two years of related work experience; possess excellent interpersonal communication skills; be able to reliably work independently; and have strong computer skills and organizational abilities. Previous experience working with youth/students, individuals receiving public assistance, workforce development programs, and/or counseling and case management is highly preferred.
This position is based at the International Falls CareerForce, located 401 4th Street, International Falls, MN 56649. The CareerForce office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This is a part-time position. This is a union position starting at $28.98/hour. Life insurance and paid leave are included.
Please submit cover letter, resume, and the three professional references to Hannah Madden, Administrative Director, via email at hannah.madden@nemojt.org or by mail at 1215 SE 2nd Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. Resumes are due no later than Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Employer reserves the right to disqualify candidates with incomplete application materials. EOE, no phone calls please.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28.98 per hour
Expected hours: 22.5 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29