Employment Counselor

FT/PT Status: Full-Time. Benefits Eligibility: Eligible for full benefits package. Salary: $20.05 - $ Hourly Wage. Remote Work / In-Office: In-Office / On-Site. Recruiter: Breanna Granger (bgranger@utah.gov, 801-526-4337). Application Deadline: 10/18/2026* (posting may close after minimum advertising period).

About the role

Location: 457 Kane Creek Blvd, Moab, Utah, 84532, United States. Background check required: must successfully pass a criminal history check. Drug test required. Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide career, occupational and educational counseling to empower customers to increase their income and break the cycle of poverty.
• Assess customers and their families to identify barriers to self-sufficiency, employment, training and income goals; and provide necessary resources and support to resolve barriers.
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to complete assessments and evaluations to gain pertinent information related to goal planning and barrier resolution and to create a supportive environment.
• Develop employment plans and goals with activities leading to achieving goals and/or work readiness, as well as monitoring and evaluating employment plan activities and progress.
• Utilize labor market information, local resources, referral to community partners and employers to assist customers in meeting their goals.
• Assess needs and educate customers about DWS programs, policies, and services and help them access temporary assistance programs (Food Stamps, Financial, Medicaid, Child Care and Unemployment Insurance).
• Conduct home visits when needed to establish relationships, increase rapport, problem solve, engage or reengage the customer.
• Assist customers with the ultimate goal of employment by assisting with resume creation, networking, mock interviewing and job searching with technology.
• Ensure program compliance and appropriate use of public resources.
• Understand and implement program specific policies, procedures, case management techniques, career counseling, available Division resources, as well as community partner resources.
• Provide employment retention support and resources.

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