Career Services Representative Closing date: June 21, 2024 @ 5pm

Duties: The person in this position spends their time fostering business-focused workforce partnerships, effectively preparing rural Coloradans for the jobs of today and tomorrow by delivering a comprehensive array of employment and training services. The person works with job-seeking candidates to enhance their employability and achieve their employment goals, and provides employment services to program candidates, businesses, and the community. In addition, this position exists to provide career counseling, and identify and assist program candidates in eliminating barriers to employment and/or post-secondary education. Position interprets federal and state program guidelines, and procedures.

Requirements: Truly enjoy helping others while being professional, empathetic, and using excellent customer service skills. Should be able to relate to people from a variety of different socio-economic populations. Have excellent interpersonal skills. Be able to communicate effectively in writing (emails, letters) and verbally. Conscientious and focused on working for the good of the team and organization, willing to follow processes and procedures. Trustworthiness and good work ethic.

Other Requirements: Bachelor's degree or year for year experience. Must successfully pass a criminal and UI overpayments background check which will include the E-Verify process.

Preferred Skills: While not a requirement, the preferred candidate will be fluent in both English and Spanish. Should have good technology skills. You should be at ease using computers. Have an understanding of basic office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, printers, multi-line phone systems Able to give presentations to large groups of people (for example at workshops, schools or colleges)

Wage: $23.97 - $34.03 Hourly $1,917.23 - $2,722.62 Biweekly $4,154.00 - $5,899.00 Monthly $49,848.00 - $70,788.00 Annually

Shifts: This is a full time position. Hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with a one hour lunch.

Job site: Cortez, CO

Benefits: In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits:

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans Medical and dental health plans. Employer supplemented Health Savings Account Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave RTD EcoPass (Denver Metro locations) BenefitHub state employee discount program MotivateMe employee wellness program Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more. Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. If you meet the minimum requirements for this position please click on "How to Apply" to view application information. (You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view information. Registration is available at no cost.)