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Job Description
Posting Date
06/02/25Application Deadline
06/08/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.75 - $26.25 hourlyFull Pay Range: $21.75- $30.75 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Human ServicesAbout the Position
The Career Advisor provides adult and/or youth case management activities related to the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) program in a variety of fast-paced high-volume performance-based environments throughout Maricopa County. This position utilizes assessments career coaching job search assistance resource referrals and services to help customers overcome barriers to employment education and training.
About Us
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
- One year of experience in employment training programs case management career development activities reentry services or equivalent social service programs
- Bachelors degree in business administration education social work psychology or a closely related field
- An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on ayear-for-year basis
We Also Value
- Two or more years of professional-level experience in Career Services Education or Social Services.
Job Contributions
- Assist participants in developing career and education action plans
- Meet with customers one-on-one or in a group setting to review applications and determine if the customer meets WIOA eligibility requirements
- Assist participants with resume development and job search activities
- Assess participants barriers to employment and arrange available area resources and supportive services including transportation education and emergency assistance as needed
- Advise participants regarding secondary education post-secondary training and permanent employment opportunities
- Conduct and interpret academic and work readiness evaluations and assessments
- Provide intensive sustained one-on-one support and guidance to a case load of up to 120 during the period of program participation
- Provide labor market information on in-demand occupations
- Conduct program orientations informational seminars and one-on-one sessions with customers
- Conduct outreach in various Maricopa County areas to create awareness of the program services
- Assist participants with resume development and job search activities
- Create update and maintain accurate participant case notes and files
- Provide and track referrals to program partners and community-based service providers
- Assist with job fairs resource fairs and other program events
Working Conditions
- Must complete background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to successfully secure and maintain Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Work is routinely performed in an office environment which may require long periods of sitting reading and typing
- Requires travel to program sites throughout Maricopa County. The position requires travel to and from various county client and contractor locations during a scheduled workday subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
