Employment Specialist - Case Manager

Responsibilities

• Affords and guides customers with identifying their occupation of choice by utilizing a variety of online career exploration tools and resources.
• Collaborates with a diverse customer base to identify any potential skill gaps that may be preventing them from entering or re-entering the workforce.
• Develops a detailed plan in partnership with customers (including any skill upgrades or training needs) that will guide the customer to quality employment.
• Aid customers with completing internal scholarship or internship applications in order to fund their re-skill, upskill, or other training plans; advocate for the approval of these scholarships from the Career Transition and Training team.
• Provide active support and guidance on job search strategies and assist with resume, cover letter, and interviewing.
• Collaborate with community partner organizations to coordinate the specific supports that will enable customers to participate in program services, training, work-based learning, apprenticeship and job searching activities.
• Maintain periodic follow-up contact with customers and provide further assistance when needed to ensure continued customer employment.
• Apply standard operating procedures set by LCEWD and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) for the digital tracking, reporting, and maintenance of customer activities and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in a related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities is required.
• A High School Diploma or GED is required.

Benefits

Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Schedule

The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a limited-term position through July 2027 and is primarily based at our office located at 200 W. Oak Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521. Hybrid remote work is available in accordance with Larimer County policies and operational needs.

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing. All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.