Reference #: 4342194THE POSITION

　　Are you passionate about helping others find employment? The PA CareerLink Delaware County Chester City Office has an opportunity for you to join our team as a Career Advisor! Together we will provide customer-centered services designed to enhance workforce development activities and service strategies for job seekers and employers. Help others find their career by taking the next step in yours today!DESCRIPTION OF WORK

　　As a Career Advisor, you will help bridge the gap between job seekers and employers in our community by applying and growing your knowledge of workforce development programs, services, policies, regulations, legislation, and procedures. For job seekers, you will conduct vocational and career assessments, provide group and individual career guidance, and identify appropriate tools and resources for job seekers to achieve employment goals. Work will be conducted through case management, workshops, and other orientation services to coordinate support with other providers and track progress toward goals. For employers, you will provide services including analyzing workforce needs and skill set requirements, referring qualified job seekers, and proposing hiring strategies to address workforce issues.

　　You will connect job seekers and employers by providing both with current and customized labor market information through PA CareerLink online, assisting job seekers with enrollment and employers with registration. When you promote our services to jobseekers, employers, the public, and service providers by coordinating marketing activities with the media, community organizations, schools, and other entities, you can help job seekers find family sustaining jobs and employers find the skilled candidates that they need. Join our team and make a difference in your community!Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Chester.Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

　　QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Successful completion of the Career Advisor Trainee (commonwealth title) training program; orOne year of experience interviewing the public to collect and identify customer needs, evaluating eligibility for programs, and researching data to make decisions, and a bachelor's degree; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training.

　　Other Requirements:You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency.

　　You must be able to perform essential job functions.

　　How to Apply:Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.Failure to comply with the ab ve application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

　　Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .

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　　If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

　　EXAMINATION INFORMATION

　　Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.

　　The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.