Career Advisor

THE POSITION

As a Career Advisor with the Bureau of Workforce Partnership and Operations, you will play a key role in connecting people with training, resources, and job opportunities. This position gives you the chance to support both jobseekers and employers while helping strengthen the local workforce. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills, work with a supportive team, and make a difference in the lives of others. Step into a career that is meaningful and rewarding!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Career Advisor helps jobseekers explore careers, develop skills, and connect with employment opportunities while also supporting employers with their workforce needs. This role supports strong customer service, clear communication, and helpful guidance. As a Career Advisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Career Guidance: Conduct assessments, discuss goals, and help individuals make informed career decisions
• Jobseeker Support: Provide coaching on resumes, interviews, job searches, and related topics
• Employer Services: Assist businesses with job postings, hiring strategies, and recruitment needs
• Case Management: Track progress, update plans, and coordinate services to support employment goals
• Community Outreach: Promote services and build relationships with local organizations and partners
• Record Documentation: Document services and maintain required reports for workforce programs

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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 Clearfield. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Career Advisor Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) training program; or
• One year of experience interviewing the public to collect and identify customer needs, evaluating eligibility for programs, and researching data to make decisions, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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 Guidelines.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans,