Career Planner Full Time

Looking for a challenging role with great compensation and perks? Consider joining McHenry County, the sixth-largest county in Illinois. We have a dedicated team of 1,000+ employees who provide exceptional service to our residents. We prioritize employee well-being with a wellness program and mental health support, fostering a culture of pride and respect. Join us in shaping a better future for McHenry County.

The McHenry County Workforce Network has an opening in their office for a Full Time Career Planner. McHenry County Workforce Network is a federally funded program under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The purpose of the department is for the training and developing of the workforce in McHenry County for in-demand occupations that present opportunities for employment. The Department also offers services to local businesses, helping them increase efficiency, productivity and employee retention.

Essential Job Functions:

• Recruit and work with Adult Workforce Program Customers, ages 18 and up.

• Review applications for eligibility following federal and local guidelines.

• Meet with customers to register for program services.

• Provide employment and training services to eligible customers by assessing needs, barriers and developing plans for services.

• Appraise customer interests, aptitudes, skills, and abilities for vocational and employment planning.

• Counsel customers regarding educational and vocational goals, barriers to employment and assists with development/attainment of goals.

• Develop programs and materials and teach classes/workshops on career and job search related topics.

• Build relationships with local employers to provide entry-level internships and job shadowing opportunities.

• Administrative duties include customer file management with all required documentation, maintaining up to date, accurate information on customers entered into electronic database.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree required.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in communications, social work, counseling, human resources or related field (preferred)

• Strong computer, organizational, presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Bi-lingual preferred

Experience:

• One to two years of related experience

BENEFITS:

• 3 Medical plans, 2 dental plans, and 2 vision plans to choose from.

• Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

• Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans

• Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for EE and dependents.

• Paid vacation, sick, personal days and 14 paid holidays.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening.

McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran status or disability.