Workforce Consultant – Missoula

[Building a Stronger Montana] Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana. This is a temporary position that will last no more than one year from date of hire. MISSION STATEMENT: Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity. DLI CORE VALUES: Responsiveness Respect Integrity Excellence Cohesiveness Its about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here. Watch this short video to see why people love working for DLI:DLI Employee Testimonials BENEFITS: Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great statehere. See our other incredible benefitshere. These are some of our benefits just to name a few: Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework maybe available within the state of Montana. 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays. Military leave: You’ll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay. Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises. Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP – click hereto learn more. Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan – clickhereto learn more. Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% – 9.07% of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. – Clickhereto learn more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click hereto learn more! Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth. State employee discounts at various businesses across the state. This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) JOB DUTIES: As a Workforce Consultant – Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA), you will: Interview clients to determine eligibility for WIOA Programs Conduct assessments with clients to help determine areas of interests, skill level and aptitudes Provide clients with guidance on appropriate WIOA pathway Arrange, coordinate and monitor program activities for individuals Document appropriate payments, case notes, training plans through EMPLOYMT Coordinate with community training partners, employers and other community resources to enroll client in appropriate training Provide ongoing assistance to client, training partners and employers through regular in person meetings, phone calls or email Work closely with fellow WIOA Program staff and staff supervisor to make group determinations regarding allocation of WIOA monies KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES: If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities: Knowledge of interviewing methods and current social and labor market conditions in the area Knowledge of WIOA Program rules and regulations Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, employers and training partners Skill in the use of computers and ability to learn EMPLOYMT Ability to work effectively in a team environment Mind set of exceptional customer service MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Your preparation for this opportunity could include a combination of relevant experiences including: Combination of relevant education and experience equivalent to 5 years. College coursework includes business administration, counseling, social work and education. Related work experience involving assessing and advising others on personal and professional issues, teaching, case management, networking and working with community resources such as training providers, schools and other community resource agencies. OR Any combination of equivalent experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered. HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY: A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed. Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. Tip:When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as “RELEVANT” or we will be unable to view your documents. Required application materials: Resume- include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment. Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application. All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents. If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office. Title: Workforce Consultant – Missoula Location: Missoula Requisition ID: 24142826