Career Services Specialist - Upstate
Career Services Specialist - Upstate
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$ 5703 - 8170
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Job Description
Agency:Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Class Title:EXECUTIVE I 13851
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Closing Date/Time: 04/22/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5703 monthly; Full Range $5703 $8170 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:RC062
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 45534
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Career Services Specialist position is in the Office of Illinois Works and the Career Services Team. It actively works with preapprenticeship graduates located throughout the state of Illinois. This position collects career data from graduates and does career planning to support their goals. At the same time the position works with employers apprenticeship programs and other stakeholders in construction to find job and sponsorship opportunities for graduates. This position also interfaces with other Illinois Works programs and grantees to coordinate the delivery of career services for graduates. The Office of Illinois Works is a new bureau focused on bringing equity and inclusion and creating a viable and sustainable workforce pipeline in the construction industry and the trades. We welcome interested and qualified candidates wanting to be part of an innovative program focused on making a difference in the lives of Illinois residents to apply. You will be an integral part of a team focused on helping women minorities and veterans achieve their career dreams in the construction industry and the trades. We welcome all to apply!
Essential Functions
- Develops career plans and delivers complex career services to Illinois Works program graduates applying professional judgement and knowledge of apprenticeship programs and their requirements.
- Receives reviews analyzes and processes contractor job orders and ensures that contractors receive lists of graduates who are ready and available to fill the offered positions.
- Designs and delivers technical assistance training and presentations to contractors DOLregistered apprenticeship programs and other construction stakeholders.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires the knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four 4 years of college preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
- Requires one 1 year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.
Specialized Skills
- Requires one 1 year of experience in job development working with employers preferably with contractors in the construction industry.
- Requires one 1 year of experience working with preapprenticeship and apprenticeship programs preferably in the construction sector.
- Requires one 1 year of experience working with students in enrollment/recruitment supportive services student support services transition services or counseling.
- Requires one(1 year of experience in career counseling careers services or career planning.
- Requires one 1 year of experience collecting and managing data along with creating customized reports based on specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers one 1 yearof experience in job development working with employers preferably with contractors in the construction industry.
- Prefers one 1 yearof experience working with preapprenticeship and apprenticeship programs preferably in the construction sector.
- Prefers one 1 yearof experience working with students in enrollment/recruitment supportive services student support services transition services or counseling.
- Prefers one 1 yearof experience in career counseling careers services or career planning.
- Prefers one 1 year of experience collecting and managing data along with creating customized reports based on specific requirements.
- Prefers basic level experience in Microsoft Excel Word Outlook SharePoint preferably with experience in career planning systems.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires appropriate valid drivers license.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires completion of a background check and selfdisclosure of criminal history.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators investing in communities strengthening Illinois worldclass workforce fostering innovation and ushering in the new clean energy economy DCEO works to fortify Illinois reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live work and do business.
Work Hours: MONDAY FRIDAY 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Work Location: 555 West Monroe Street Chicago IL 60661
Agency Contact:FOR INQUIRIES ONLY INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
This position DOES contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of theIllinois.jobs2web homepage in the blue ribbon.
NonState employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of theIllinois.jobs2web homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
NonState employees: on Illinois.jobs2web click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
