What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Employment Specialist position at Larimer County?
Overview
Join Larimer County as a Senior Employment Specialist in the Economic and Workforce Development department!
The Senior Employment Specialist is a self-directed professional responsible for developing and delivering engaging public workshops and staff training for adult learners. This role also provides individualized coaching to job seekers on critical skills, including job search strategies, resume writing, and career development. The primary focus is on equipping job seekers with foundational skills—not case management—requiring the Specialist to maintain strong professional boundaries and make appropriate referrals for additional support when needed. Using a compassionate yet structured approach, the Specialist confidently works with individuals facing employment barriers, such as mental health and addiction. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative in program development and apply creativity, independence, and a customer-centered mindset to all service delivery aspects.
The typical schedule for this position is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and work is performed in the office. This position is expected to last through December 2027.
During the probationary period, the selected candidate will work primarily on-site to support training, collaboration, and team integration. After successfully completing probation, there may be opportunities for remote work based on department needs and County policy.
LCEWD carefully recruits staff to build on our existing culture of collaboration, respect, inclusiveness, and innovation. We value all types of diversity, and we value the journey and recognize skills can be demonstrated through a variety of professional and personal experiences. We believe in having purpose and balance in life and support employee flexibility. Our department is passionate about serving people, businesses, and our community. Join our team, apply today!
To be considered for this position, please attach a cover letter and resume to your application.
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
What We're Looking For
All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
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.
Join Larimer County as a Senior Employment Specialist in the Economic and Workforce Development department!
The Senior Employment Specialist is a self-directed professional responsible for developing and delivering engaging public workshops and staff training for adult learners. This role also provides individualized coaching to job seekers on critical skills, including job search strategies, resume writing, and career development. The primary focus is on equipping job seekers with foundational skills—not case management—requiring the Specialist to maintain strong professional boundaries and make appropriate referrals for additional support when needed. Using a compassionate yet structured approach, the Specialist confidently works with individuals facing employment barriers, such as mental health and addiction. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative in program development and apply creativity, independence, and a customer-centered mindset to all service delivery aspects.
The typical schedule for this position is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and work is performed in the office. This position is expected to last through December 2027.
During the probationary period, the selected candidate will work primarily on-site to support training, collaboration, and team integration. After successfully completing probation, there may be opportunities for remote work based on department needs and County policy.
LCEWD carefully recruits staff to build on our existing culture of collaboration, respect, inclusiveness, and innovation. We value all types of diversity, and we value the journey and recognize skills can be demonstrated through a variety of professional and personal experiences. We believe in having purpose and balance in life and support employee flexibility. Our department is passionate about serving people, businesses, and our community. Join our team, apply today!
To be considered for this position, please attach a cover letter and resume to your application.
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Design and deliver engaging workshops and trainings for adult learners using inclusive and effective methods.
- Facilitate public workshops and staff trainings that build practical, job-related skills.
- Provide one-on-one career coaching to support job seekers with job search strategies, resumes, interviewing, and career planning.
- Help individuals build the skills and confidence needed to achieve long-term employment success.
- Maintain professional boundaries, follow ethical standards, and refer clients to additional services when needed.
- Support individuals facing barriers to employment, including mental health challenges, addiction, or other obstacles.
- Develop, improve, and evaluate workforce programs to better serve job seekers and the community.
- Use a creative, customer-focused approach and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive workplace culture.
What We're Looking For
- Proven ability to develop and deliver engaging public workshops and staff training to adult learners using effective training methods.
- Ability to confidently and effectively work with individuals facing employment barriers, such as homelessness and justice-involved, using a compassionate yet structured approach.
- Demonstrated knowledge of professional boundaries, with the ability to maintain them and make appropriate referrals for additional support (non-case management focused).
- Demonstrated initiative in program development and improvement.
- Creativity in designing and implementing employment services.
- Experience in providing individualized coaching on critical employment skills, including job search strategies, resume writing, and career development.
All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Four (4) years of experience as an Employment Specialist or equivalent combination of education and/or experience working with under-served populations in the context of job development and job search activities. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
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
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.