Workforce Consultant Missoula

Required Skills and Competencies:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced knowledge and proficiency in the following areas:

Job search planning

• Client communication skills including active listening and clear verbal/written communication to build trust explain options and set expectations.
• Assessment and planning skills to identify barriers set realistic time bound goals and co create actionable job search plans.

Client assessment

• Assessment and evaluation skills using interviews and tools to understand interests abilities and employment barriers.
• Analytical and documentation skills to synthesize findings into clear recommendations and service plans.

Client support

• Career guidance and coaching skills to provide strengths based solution focused career support and maintain professional boundaries.
• Service coordination skills to connect clients with appropriate programs and adjust supports as needs and labor market conditions change.

Resource guidance

• System navigation skills and knowledge of workforce education and community resources to explain eligibility and processes.
• Coordination and tracking skills to schedule monitor and document services referrals and outcomes.

Job skills training

• Job readiness training skills in resumes applications job search techniques networking and interviewing.
• Barrier reduction skills to identify personal/systemic obstacles and collaborate on strategies accommodations and referrals.

Advocacy

• Ability to explain employment plans programs supportive services and benefits in plain language.
• Ability to represent client capabilities and workplace requirements effectively to employers and community partners.

Workshop facilitation

• Group facilitation skills to lead interactive workshops manage group dynamics and engage learners with a wide range of skills and experience.
• Experience creating clear agendas materials and activities that build concrete skills.

Employer liaison

• Relationship building and outreach skills to cultivate employer and partner connections and identify employer staffing needs and job leads.
• Experience matching candidates to appropriate openings based on skills interests and needs.

Public speaking

• Presentation and public speaking skills to deliver clear organized content and adapt to different audiences.
• Confidence and professional presence including effective pacing body language and responsiveness to audience questions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience)

We are looking for a candidate with at least one year of experience in the following:

• Demonstrated experience providing direct employment or workforce support services to unemployed and underemployed individuals and individuals looking to reskill or upskill into new careers including individualized job placement job readiness assessments career planning and supportive service referrals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human service systems including knowledge of common barriers to employment housing education and community reintegration.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging a wide range of partnerssuch as employers social service providers government agencies or nonprofit organizationsto connect individuals with training education and job opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience preparing professional reports and presentations for participants partner agencies and supervisors.
• Experience identifying service gaps collecting participant or program data and providing feedback or suggestions to management in support of continuous improvement.
• A Bachelors degree in human services social work workforce development or a closely related field may supplement relevant professional experience but is not a substitute for demonstrated skills and competencies in the areas noted above. Equivalent combinations of education and directly related experience will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:

A complete state application is not required; however you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application but the application will not be scored or reviewed.

Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

Tip: When attaching your resume cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as RELEVANT or we will be unable to view your documents.

Required application materials:

• Cover Letter - Your Cover Letter should explain how your experience and education meet the identified Knowledge Skills and Abilities with examples that demonstrate your qualifications.
• Resume - include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position including duties dates of employment.

Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an application confirmation email with instructions on acceptable preference documents and how to submit such documents.

If you need an accommodation with the application process please contact the HR office.

BENEFITS:

Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking camping biking fishing boating hunting skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs rodeos and theaters. Read more about our great state here.