Career Counselor (Hybrid)

Hiring range: $50,897 to $59,800 annually ($24.47 to $28.75 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. 

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year. 

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 04/02/2025 to be considered.

Position Description

At the Anoka County Job Training Center, we are committed to empowering individuals and supporting employers through comprehensive workforce development services. We are looking for a dedicated Career Counselor to help individuals who are unemployed or underemployed find meaningful job opportunities.

As a Career Counselor, you will work within various Employment Services programs, including the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), Diversionary Work Program (DWP), Dislocated Worker (DW), Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program, and Pathways to Prosperity (P2P). This role is essential in connecting our clients with the resources they need to succeed.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of April 7, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $50,897 to $59,800 annually ($24.47 to $28.75 per hour).
• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 28. $50,897 to $68,702 annually ($24.47 to $33.03 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. This position will work at the Blaine Human Services Center, located at 89th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434.
• Typical work hours are 8:00 AM -4:30 PM.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Career Counselor.

• Provide case management services for individuals with employment barriers, helping them access training and employment opportunities.
• Identify and connect participants to workforce and public assistance programs including cash assistance, food support, and healthcare.
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with local community partners to ensure comprehensive support for participants.  
• Conduct career counseling, assessments, career exploration, and goal-setting sessions, developing personalized employment plans.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic case records, documenting participant interactions and progress.
• Provide instruction on job search strategies, including offering job leads, resume writing assistance, interview preparation, and application support.  
• Establish and maintain regular communication with participants to encourage progress and provide motivation towards achieving their goals.
• Monitor program compliance for public assistance and employment services programs.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Degree in psychology, human resources, social work or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with State of Minnesota’s Workforce One (WF1) and MAXIS applications.
• Knowledge of workforce development programs including:
• Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
• Diversionary Work Program (DWP)
• Dislocated Worker (DW)
• Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program
• Pathways programs (P2P)

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.
• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!  Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO