Reference #: 4336358THE POSITIONThe Department of Labor & Industry is seeking an ambitious and committed candidate to join the PA CareerLink team in Delaware County!  This is a meaningful opportunity to provide customer-centered services designed to enhance workforce development activities and service strategies for job seekers and employers.  Apply today and start making a positive impact on the lives of your fellow Pennsylvanians!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORK

　　Within this role, you will provide career guidance to assist job seekers in making and carrying out career decisions for success in the labor market.  You will also assist with identifying suitability for and/or barriers to employment and training. As a Career Advisor, you will provide resources for career assessment and vocational interests and incorporate an understanding of career alternatives and requirements so that appropriate assessment tools, training, and community resources can be utilized.

　　Coordinate and provide direct case management services including assisting the job seeker in developing long and short-term employment goals, creating an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) to reach identified goals, coordinating support and related services with other service providers, tracking the individual's progress toward meeting employment goals, and modifying the IEP as necessary.

　　You will provide intake services, individually and in-group sessions, to job seekers and employers.  Responsibilities include developing and conducting workshops, presentations, and orientations to services which may include resume-writing, interviewing, job searching, networking, and much more!  We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to exercise comprehensive independent judgment within the limits of regulations and established policies.

　　Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment

　　Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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; or

　　One 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; or

　　An 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 b accepted.

　　Failure to comply with the above 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 .

　　Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

　　711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

　　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.