Career Specialist II - 160408, 160438, 160413

Career Specialist II - 160408, 160438, 160413

Salary

$55,006.58 - $63,257.57 Annually

Location

Pete Mirelez Human Services Center, 11860 Pecos Street, Westminster, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07370

Department

Human Services

Division

Workforce and Business Center

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

What Success Looks Like In This Job

The Adams County Workforce and Business Center (WBC) is seeking a candidate that will work closely with various WBC service delivery teams to identify and match job seekers with opportunities that result in milestone achievements and measurable outcomes for long-term success. Important responsibilities of this position include providing individual and targeted assistance with professional development and preparation for employment, identifying and connecting job seekers with skills training, work-based training and/or placement opportunities. Duties are documented accurately and delivered with high quality service to determine highest need in a timely manner.

The purpose of the WBC is to exist as the source of security to passionately serve our community in successfully becoming the best version of themselves.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Meet individually with job seekers to determine skill level, industry experience, and education/training needs.
• Conduct assessments of employment barriers to provide career guidance and supportive services to community resources to job seekers.
• Refer job seekers to job openings; provide follow-up on job seekers referred to job openings; assist with resume preparation and interview skills.
• Responsible for the development and progression of individualized career plans to assist job seekers with personal and career growth.
• Input and access information from automated computer systems; record and maintain activity statistics and job seeker records; review reports, reply to audits to assure compliance with files for applicable WBC programs/grants.,
• Participate in the development and/or facilitation of job search workshops.
• Attend community outreach events to match job seekers with WBC opportunities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Ensures confidentiality of all program files and records, maintaining compliance with Federal, State, and county regulations, guidance, policies, and procedures.
• Complete assignments in various data bases.
• Organizational skills; ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Work flexible hours at any Adams County locations as required to meet the business need. Locations are in Westminster, Brighton and North Aurora areas
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

• Demonstrated ability with PC's, MS Office, Internet skills, keyboarding skills, and ability to operate office equipment.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills with job seekers, co-workers, and other team members at all levels.
• Demonstrate proper phone and email etiquette.
• Ability to use critical thinking methods to prioritize, make analytical decisions and problem solve.
• Ability to follow instructions to complete clear and concise reports.
• Ability to interact with diverse cultures, populations and individuals with multiple barriers.
• Ability to effectively interpret and communicate WBC and County directives and procedures; ability to follow oral and written instructions, procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

More Qualifications for Success

Experience:

• Two years related experience in working with workforce development, case management, training, vocational rehabilitation, mentoring, advising, or related field.
• Experience in public speaking to communicate within individual or group settings is highly desirable.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Connecting Colorado and CBMS highly desirable, proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
• Experience working with businesses, employers, community partners, low income, unemployed, under-employed and/or diverse populations is preferred.

Education and Training:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Human Services, Career Counseling, Educational/Guidance Counseling or a related field.

OR

• Demonstrated two years of experience related to the Essential Duties, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities may be substituted.
• License and Certificate: Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado drivers license.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorneys Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

01

Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• Yes, I understand but disagree.

02

Which of the following best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?

• I possess at least two (2) years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Human Services, Career Counseling, Educational/Guidance Counseling, or a related field
• I possess at least two (2) years of related experience. I do not possess a Bachelor's degree, but I possess at least six (6) years demonstrated experience in working with workforce development, case management, training, vocational rehabilitation, mentoring, advising, or related field. I understand that my experience may be considered as a substitute for the education requirement.
• None of the above.

03

Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

Please explain your experience with workforce development, case management, training, vocational rehabilitation, mentoring, or advising.

05

Please explain your experience with conducting assessments or providing career guidance.

06

Please explain your experience with community outreach.

07

Please explain your experience with developing or facilitating workshops.

Required Question

Employer Adams County

Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website http://www.adamscountyco.gov/careers