Employment Specialist Montrose Jobs

• MotivateMe employee wellness program
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• RTD Eco-Pass Commuter Program
• Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Medical and dental health plans

Salary Range:
$23.27 - $34.03 Hourly
$1,861.38 - $2,722.62 Biweekly
$4,033.00 - $5,899.00 Monthly
$48,396.00 - $70,788.00 Annually

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Are you a people person who finds fulfillment in helping others? This job may be the perfect fit for you! We are looking for a motivated, engaging, people-oriented professional to join our team. This position helps people discover their talent and passion, and connect with employment and training opportunities. The Western workforce system exist to foster business-focused workforce partnership, effectively preparing rural Coloradans for the jobs of today and tomorrow, by delivering a comprehensive array of employment and training services.

About this work unit:
To ensure every Colorado business has access to a skilled workforce and every Coloradan has access to meaningful employment, resulting in statewide economic vitality. This is accomplished by providing services tied to programs funded under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA), Wagner-Peyser, Trade Adjustment Act (TAA), and grants in the Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium. It provides employment services including labor exchange; and referral of applicants to job openings and placement assistance and addresses employability barriers, delivers quality services to program candidates, businesses, and the community. The unit fosters partnerships with educational institutions and other community organizations to provide a network of support services to ensure Colorado has a qualified and relevant workforce.

About this position:
This position is an Employment Specialist I.
By working with job seekers to enhance their employability and achieve their employment goals, this position provides services to program candidates, businesses, and the community. In addition, this position exists to provide career counseling and vocational guidance, identify and assist job seekers in eliminating barriers to employment and/or post-secondary education, and specifically engage harder-to-serve youth and adults. This position interprets federal regulations and state program guidance, policies, and procedures. The position works with all populations of job-seeking candidates. The goal: to provide employment and training services that help individuals prepare and obtain their employment goals. This position also provides a broad array of workforce services to businesses and works with partners and stakeholders for the benefit of the community.

An Employment Specialist interprets federal regulations and delivers services based on state program guidance, policies, and procedures.

This position will work primarily out of the Montrose WFC but will also serve clients in Delta, Gunnison, Ouray, Telluride, and the west end of Montrose County.
Primary Physical Work Address: 1551 Odgen Road, Montrose, CO 81404

Substitutions
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.
AND
Six months of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have an understanding of basic office equipment such as copiers, printers, multi-line phone systems, and fax machines
• Passion for helping people.
• Experience giving presentations to large groups of people (for example at workshops, schools, or colleges)
• While not a requirement, the preferred candidate will be fluent in both English and Spanish

• Expert in business communication including business writing, public speaking, and relations management.
• Have excellent customer service skills and the ability to relate to people from different socio-economic populations
• Must be able to read, interpret and apply local, state and federal program guidance.
• Computer familiarity including the ability to type and enter data, navigate among various computer applications, print and scan documents, proficient in using Microsoft Word, and Google Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Drive)

• Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.
• You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.