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Sangamon County is seeking interested and qualified applicants for the position of Workforce Advisor/Specialist for the Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance. Individuals meeting the qualifications listed below should visit our website at http://co.sangamon.il.us/departments/d-1/human-resources/apply-for-a-job for an application.

The Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance (LLWA) is focused on creating collaborative responses between education and workforce development to meet regional workforce challenges. Sangamon County, as the fiscal agent for Local Workforce Innovation Area 20 (LWIA 20), is seeking a Workforce Advisor/Specialist to work with the federally-funded Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the five county LWIA 20 area (Sangamon, Cass, Christian, Logan, and Menard counties in Central Illinois). The Workforce Advisor/Specialist works under the leadership of the Executive Director and the Workforce Board. The position reports to the Executive Director and is governed by the Sangamon County employment policies. This position provides outreach, intake, orientation, and eligibility determination duties for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program in our Sangamon and Logan County offices. Provides career planning and job search assistance for participants. Carries out new initiatives for program delivery as needed. 

Bachelor's degree in social service, education, human resource management or related area preferred. Combination of education and training may be considered.

Provide individual career planning, career counseling and job search assistance to customers and community. Familiarity with workforce programs available under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Provide case management and career/employment counseling with customers from throughout the area of Cass, Christian, Logan, Menard and Sangamon Counties. Conduct eligibility and  suitability determinations utilizing assessment tools, budget information, labor market information and information gathered through client interviews. Ability to develop workshops on various topics related to job search, training opportunities and career development. Increase awareness of technology to customers utilizing the Resource Room. Knowledge of workforce issues, community resources, and labor market information; computer literacy including proven knowledge of database systems and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people; written and verbal communication skills and problem solving ability; ability to provide excellent customer service. Perform other duties as may be necessary or assigned by the Director. Adhere to the philosophy and policies of the Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance and Board.

Work hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm.,37.5 hours per week.  Employee will work in Sangamon and Logan Counties. Salary & Benefits: $40,000 minimum; 2 weeks paid vacation, paid personal days, 12 paid sick leave days and 13 paid holidays per year. Individual and family health, dental and life insurance options and retirement.

Submit resume and application to: Michelle Griebler at mgriebler@worknet20.org. You may also email your resume and application to: Charlie.Stratton@sangamonil.gov.

Deadline is 9/20/24 at 5p.

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