Counselor Jobs in Utah

Overview

University of Utah Health is growing! We are seeking a dynamic new Workforce Development Counselor to join the Workforce Development Team, as part of the HR Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning department at University of Utah Health, Hospitals and Clinics.

• The Workforce Development Counselor functions as a liaison between employees and recruitment, matching career development and career planning with organizational workforce planning strategies.
• The Workforce Development Counselor helps employees identify personal interests and life goals that may lead to career enrichment through new employment opportunities.

Strong partnerships with recruitment, hiring leaders, organizational development, and educational programming allow the career coach to help develop job skills and social skill preparation. This position manages workforce development initiatives and programming, including talent and career assessments, resume reviews, interview preparation, and provides strategic guidance and motivation in setting and achieving career goals.

Qualified candidates must have:

• 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) or Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) credential must be completed within 6 months of hire.

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior background in human resources, healthcare, or service industry.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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. Understanding the tuition investment program (TIP) and maintaining 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.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• 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.
• Commitment to working some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

Required

• 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),

Preferred

• One year prior background in healthcare or service industry.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 84144

Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type Full-Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Core hours M-F 8am-4:30pm; onsite Tuesdays and Fridays. Additional evening/weekend hours as needed.

Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical

Location Name Business Services Building

Workplace Set Up Hybrid

City SALT LAKE CITY

State UT

Department COR ISC 05A TALENT ACQUISITION

Category Human Resources

Workplace Set Up Hybrid