Reference #: 4507540 THE POSITION Be part of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry's effort to transform the job search experience for Pennsylvanians as a Career Advisor Trainee. Gain skills in delivering personalized services to improve workforce development efforts for job seekers and employers. Seize the chance now for a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Career Advisor Trainee, you will develop, improve, and apply knowledge of workforce development programs, services, policies, regulations, legislation, and procedures. You will learn to offer intake services to jobseekers and employers, both individually and in groups. Additionally, you will assist in organizing and delivering workshops, presentations, and orientations.

You will gain experience in planning and conducting career counseling sessions, coaching on resume writing, interviewing skills, job search strategies, networking, and other relevant topics. You will also learn to coordinate services using a case management approach, helping jobseekers set employment goals, create Individual Employment Plans (IEPs), and track progress towards these goals.

Furthermore, you will develop skills to assist employers by establishing contacts, analyzing workforce needs, matching jobseekers with suitable occupations, coordinating recruitment efforts, and proposing hiring strategies. You will also be responsible for verifying and approving new employer information, assisting businesses in posting vacancies on PA CareerLink Online, and ensuring compliance with all requirements.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Butler. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. Upon successful completion of the training program, trainees will be promoted to the Career Advisor job.    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Four years of public contact work that involved interviewing the public to obtain, provide, and evaluate information concerning employment or employability; or A bachelor's degree. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment pref rence for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.