JOB
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Career Counselor within the DuPage County Workforce Development Division. The workNet DuPage Career Center is funded through the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and provides an extensive range of services to both job seekers and employers. Job seeker services include grants for job training programs, job search workshops, career counseling, a job search resource center, and more. DuPage County is an equal opportunity employerThis is a grant funded positionThis position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Responsibilities Include: Conducts interviews with participants related to eligibility, barriers to employment, individual job search goals and development of individual employment planDevelops individual goals with the participant related to employment, training, internships, job readiness and job search skillsLinks participants to other partner agencies and colleague as appropriate and works collectively toward self-sufficient employment for all individualsConducts on-going case management specific to the needs of each participantPrepares, tracks and maintains participant information in department database from the program entry to program exit and follow upProvides resource information regarding social services to participants and acts as an advocate when needed

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.