Reference #: 4336054THE POSITIONThe Department of Labor & Industry is seeking an ambitious and committed candidate to join the PA CareerLink team in Delaware County!  This is an excellent opportunity to develop proficiency in providing 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

　　As a Career Advisor Trainee, you will develop, enhance, and learn to apply knowledge of workforce development programs, services, policies, regulations, legislation, and procedures.

　　Learn to provide group and individual intake services to jobseekers and employers and assist in the development and facilitation of workshops, presentations, and orientations to services.  Acquire experience in planning and conducting group and individual career counseling and coaching on resume-writing, interviewing, job searching, networking, and other topics.

　　You will gain proficiency in coordinating and providing services using a case management approach, assisting the jobseeker to develop employment goals.  Create and modify an Individual Employment Plan (IEP), coordinate support and related services with other providers, track progress toward goals, and provide follow-up activities.

　　You will develop skills to provide services to employers, including making contacts, analyzing workforce needs, analyzing occupations to determine the skill sets needed by jobseekers, coordinating recruitment services, referring qualified jobseekers, contacting businesses to develop jobs when no suitable postings exist, and proposing hiring strategies to address workforce issues.

　　Gain knowledge and establish proficiency in searching for, verifying, and approving or rejecting new employer information in compliance with requirements.  Provide assistance to businesses with posting vacancies in PA CareerLink Online and search for, verify, and approve or reject employers' job postings in compliance with requirements.

　　Upon successful completion of the Career Advisor Trainee training program, Trainees will be promoted to Career Advisor.

　　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:

　　Four years of public contact work that involved interviewing the public to obtain, provide, and evaluate information concerning employment or employability; or

　　A bachelor's degree.

　　Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

　　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 co lege 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 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.