[Building a Stronger Montana] Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana. All applications and required application documents must be submitted through the MT Careers site at: https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en Join our team as a Workforce Consultant and make a tangible difference by connecting job seekers with career opportunities and meaningful support. In this role, you'll empower individuals through tailored guidance, skill development, and employer networking-playing a vital part in building a stronger, more resilient workforce in our community. MISSION STATEMENT: Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity. DLI CORE VALUES: Responsiveness Respect Integrity Excellence Cohesiveness It's about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here. Position Overview: As a Workforce Consultant you will play a key role in empowering job seekers to achieve meaningful employment and career growth. This position collaborates with clients to develop personalized job search plans, provides individualized support through career counseling and resource coordination, and helps clients enhance their job readiness skills. By building strong connections with local employers, facilitating workshops, and offering up-to-date labor market insights, the Workforce Consultant serves as a bridge between talent and opportunity-contributing to a stronger workforce and resilient community. Essential Functions: The Workforce Consultant will: Support clients in developing and implementing individualized job search plans, including identifying necessary services and supports for employment success. Conduct interest and skill assessments to determine client interests, abilities, and barriers to inform service planning and employment strategies. Provide ongoing case management and career counseling by connecting clients to appropriate programs, resources, and supports. Guide clients through available workforce programs, services, and community resources, ensuring access and understanding. Arrange, coordinate, and monitor client activities, services, and progress to help achieve employment goals. Coach clients to develop essential job search skills, improve application materials, enhance interview techniques, and overcome employment barriers. Facilitate workshops and maintain relationships with employers, serving as a link between job seekers and businesses while providing labor market insights for workforce planning. Required Skills and Competencies: The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced knowledge and proficiency in the following areas: Job search planning Client communication skills, including active listening and clear verbal/written communication to build trust, explain options, and set expectations. Assessment and planning skills to identify barriers, set realistic, time bound goals, and co create actionable job search plans. Client assessment Assessment and evaluation skills using interviews and tools to understand interests, abilities, and employment barriers. Analytical and documentation skills to synthesize findings into clear recommendations and service plans. Client support Career guidance and coaching skills to provide strengths based, solution focused career support and maintain professional boundaries. Service coordination skills to connect clients with appropriate programs and adjust supports as needs and labor market conditions change. Resource guidance System navigation skills and knowledge of workforce, education, and community resources to explain eligibility and processes. Coordination and tracking skills to schedule, monitor, and document services, referrals, and outcomes. Job skills training Job readiness training skills in resumes, applications, job search techniques, networking, and interviewing. Barrier reduction skills to identify personal/systemic obstacles and collaborate on strategies, accommodations, and referrals. Advocacy Ability to explain employment plans, programs, supportive services, and benefits, in plain language. Ability to represent client capabilities and workplace requirements effectively to employers and community partners. Workshop facilitation Group facilitation skills to lead interactive workshops, manage group dynamics, and engage learners with a wide range of skills and experience. Experience creating clear agendas, materials, and activities that build concrete skills. Employer liaison Relationship building and outreach skills to cultivate employer and partner connections and identify employer staffing needs and job leads. Experience matching candidates to appropriate openings based on skills, interests, and needs. Public speaking Presentation and public speaking skills to deliver clear, organized content and adapt to different audiences. Confidence and professional presence, including effective pacing, body language, and responsiveness to audience questions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience) We are looking for a candidate with at least one year of experience in the following: Demonstrated experience providing direct employment or workforce support services to unemployed and underemployed individuals and individuals looking to reskill or upskill into new careers, including individualized job placement, job readiness assessments, career planning, and supportive service referrals. Demonstrated knowledge of human service systems, including knowledge of common barriers to employment, housing, education, and community reintegration. Demonstrated experience in engaging a wide range of partners-such as employers, social service providers, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations-to connect individuals with training, education, and job opportunities. Demonstrated experience preparing professional reports and presentations for participants, partner agencies, and supervisors. Experience identifying service gaps, collecting participant or program data, and providing feedback or suggestions to management in support of continuous improvement. A Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, workforce development, or a closely related field may supplement relevant professional experience but is not a substitute for demonstrated skills and competencies in the areas noted above. Equivalent combinations of education and directly related experience will be considered. HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY: A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed. Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. Tip:When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as "RELEVANT" or we will be unable to view your documents. Required application materials: Cover Letter- Your Cover Letter should explain how your experience and education meet the identified Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, with examples that demonstrate your qualifications. Resume- include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment. Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application. All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an application confirmation email with instructions on acceptable preference documents and how to submit such documents. If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office. BENEFITS: Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great statehere. See our other incredible benefitshere. These are some of our benefits just to name a few: Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within the state of Montana. 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays. Military leave: You'll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay. Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises. Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - click hereto learn more. Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - clickhereto learn more. Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. - Clickhereto learn more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click hereto learn more! Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth. State employee discounts at various businesses across the state. This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective on July 1, 2026. This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) Title: *Workforce Consultant - Missoula Location: Missoula Requisition ID: 25142821
