Career Description
Are you someone with a passion for helping others and a knack for sharing educational, training, or learning opportunities? We are currently seeking individuals with diverse training and educational backgrounds who possess exceptional relationship-building skills and a flair for creative thinking. Whether you come from a business, psychology, education, or any other field, if you have a talent for fostering meaningful connections and generating innovative ideas, we want to hear from you.As part of our team, this position will have a primary focus on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth program, a federal program designed to deliver a comprehensive array of youth services that focus on assisting out-of-school youth and in-school youth who may have barriers to employment prepare for post-secondary education and employment opportunities, attain educational and/or skills training credentials, and secure employment with career/promotional opportunities.You will be responsible for providing comprehensive support and tailored case management for the program(s), providing aid in completing applications and determining eligibility for the program(s). Through one-on-one consultations, you will assess clients' goals, strengths, skills, and interests. You will develop personalized action plans and, depending on the program, direct to eligible training, certification, educational opportunities, services, and other resources; offering advice, as well as guidance on resume writing and interview preparation, ultimately helping clients achieve success in the job market.This position will additionally provide information and assistance to customers utilizing the work center resources via in-person visits, telephone, and electronic inquires. As a team member, you will coordinate program services within the work center to meet customers' needs, provide orientation to services and resources provided within the work center, provide job search, placement, and career counseling assistance, and guidance on navigating the jobsnd.com website and on filing unemployment insurance claim (if needed). You will collaborate with rural and local workforce partners by conducting presentations, promoting the program(s) to specific groups, identifying training, apprenticeship, and job opportunities; demonstrating website features (such as resume searches, labor market information, and job postings), and educating on other state and federal resources available.Travel may be required during regular business hours throughout the week for training and to perform outreach activities to customers/clients.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must have the following experience/education combination:a bachelor's degree in education, business management or related studies, or a human services-related field plus at least two (2) years of related work experienceOR at least six (6) years of related work experience and a high school diploma or equivalentRelated work experience typically includes assessing an individual's talent, hard and soft skill inventory, and/or employment barriers, in order to prepare job seekers and students for the workplace, create career pathways, enhance training opportunities, identify transferrable skills for displaced or disabled workers, and/or case management.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have diverse training and/or teaching background, outstanding customer service skills, communication and listening skills, assessment skills, attention to detail, experience in group facilitation/presentation, and ability to work through various challenges and obstacles, as well as the ability to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all clients can feel valued and understood, regardless of their background, skillset, experiences, and perspectives.
About Team ND
"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.
380 Application Procedures
All application material must be received on or before 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.JSND does not provide sponsorships.Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System.In addition to the online application, applicants MUST upload the following documents:ResumeCover letter (addressed to Human Resources Division)Copy of their college transcript (if using to substitute for experience requirement) and At least three business references with contact informationApplications will be scored based on a 100-point job related personnel system.Application materials should include information which clearly articulates how you (the applicant) meet the position's minimum qualifications and can perform the . It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.Applicants claiming ND veteran's preference must submit documentation proving their ND residency and eligibility under North Dakota Century Code 37-19.1 by uploading the following:Veteran must upload a Form DD-214Disabled Veteran must upload a Form DD-214 and a current statement of disability from the Veterans Administration which is less than 1 year oldSpouse of Disabled Veteran must upload a Form DD-214, a copy of the marriage certificate, and a current statement of disability from the Veterans Administration which is less than 1 year old or:Spouse of a Deceased Veteran must upload a Form DD-214, a copy of the marriage certificate, and a copy of the veteran's death certificate. For assistance, contact to following individuals in advance of the position closing date:Raeann Schmitcke, Human Resource Officer, at 701-328-2840 or raeannschmitcke@nd.gov for:accommodation or assistance with the application or selection process; ora complete Job Description Questionnaire.Jessica Flores at 701-795-3708 for: questions regarding this position's duties or requirements.TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.
