Workforce Development Counselor - University of Utah Health, Hospitals and Clinics

Responsibilities

• Interface with internal employees and assist in the job search and application process – reviewing clients’ resumes and cover letters and providing feedback; rehearse job interview tactics with clients and offers advice.
• Engage in career exploration conversations with clients through a solid understanding of all UUHC positions (tasks and qualifications), partnering with recruiters and hiring leaders in order to answer questions concerning details about different careers.
• Develop effective job coaching and employment plans through client completion of personality, skill, and aptitude tests to determine clients’ interests, ambitions, and talents.
• Counsels clients on how to strengthen potential skills gaps and identify where additional education or experience may be necessary. Assist employees to look outside of the organization when appropriate.
• Accurately assess and understand clients’ experience and education when recommending career paths. Recommend additional education, when appropriate, to clients to help them achieve their career goals.
• Understand the tuition investment program (TIP) and maintain relationships with colleges and universities is important.
• Partner with the workforce planning and recruiters to identify and understand key areas of opportunity and work with clients to match to those strategic areas.
• Hold seminars and workshops to educate individuals who are searching for the right career path. Assist in coordination of job shadows and job sampling when appropriate.
• Coordinate and host internal career fairs annually at a minimum.
• Serves as a liaison with our current and future educational programs.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, human resources, or a related field
• 3 years of career counseling, recruitment, or human resources or progressive business-related experience
• Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credential or complete within 6 months of hire.
• Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP)

Qualifications

• Strong coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation of workshops.
• Experience in program and project development and implementation.
• Familiarity with career, employment and hiring trends.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and proven effectiveness in serving the needs of a population from various backgrounds.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Proficient with technology and able to learn new systems quickly and easily.
• Demonstrated team player who takes initiative.