CareerCenter Consultant - Portland

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Department of Labor - Bureau of Employment Services Job Class Code: 0723 Grade: 20 (Professional/Technical) Salary: $20.68 - $28.88 - Hourly Location: Portland Opening Date: February 18, 2026 Closing Date: March 4, 2026 Do you enjoy working one-on-one with people and making a difference in their careers? If so, this may be the opportunity for you! Assist participants in structuring a job search - Assistance in completing their Individual Reemployment Plan (IRP) - Walkthrough of labor market report - Receiving a targeted list of referrals to resources that can best help them get back to work - Guidance in completing their Maine JobLink profile and using the site's resources and tools Primary Responsibilities: Respond to layoffs and business closures by contacting employers, collecting information, and providing layoff or layoff-aversion services. Deliver presentations to individuals and groups, including audiences of up to several hundred dislocated workers. Interview and assess customers to guide career, education, and training decisions. Determine eligibility and refer customers to programs, services, and employment opportunities. Facilitate employment and training-related workshops. Provide business services and workforce support to Maine employers. Develop and maintain strong relationships with the community and program partners. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of job search strategies and workforce placement techniques. Ability to assess individual skills, interests, and needs in relation to career opportunities. Strong interview and counseling skills. Ability to work effectively with a diverse customer base. Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills. Minimum qualifications: Any combination of education and/or work experience that demonstrates competency in: Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively working with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences, effectively communicates and works with coworkers as team members. Customer/Quality Skills: Anticipates, monitors, and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an effective, appropriate manner. Demonstrates commitment to identifying customers' apparent and underlying needs and continually seeks to provide the highest quality service and product to all customers. Accountability Skills: Holds self-accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives and sets priorities. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Accountable for own development, including learning necessary job knowledge and associated laws, rules, and policies. Identifies and participates in learning opportunities. Complies with established control systems and rules. Planning/Organization Skills: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals for self and strategies to achieve them. Using flexibility and resiliency skills, appropriately and effectively adjusts work, plans, and priorities to changing circumstances. Monitors own progress and evaluates outcomes. Preferred Qualifications: Experience providing guidance one-on-one and in large group settings. Knowledge of workforce services and programs. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Experience public speaking in front of up to 500 workers. Comfortable using virtual communication platforms (e.g., MS Teams, Zoom). Why This Role Matters: Help people navigate career transitions and find meaningful work. Support workers, families, and communities during challenging times. Be part of Maine’s Rapid Response team, providing timely guidance and resources to workers and employers. Contact Information: Questions about this position should be directed to: Rene.L.Smith@maine.gov Benefits of working for the State of Maine: No matter where you work across the Maine State Government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and well-being with a valuable total compensation package, including: Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value). Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees. State employees are eligible for an extensive, highly competitive benefits package that covers a wide range of wellness needs. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. Note: Benefits may vary based on specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time status. There's a job, and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in different ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can lead to success in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, the Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment for applicants of all backgrounds, including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status, or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note that reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart. If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting. Benefits of working for the State of Maine: No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value). Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees. State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. . If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting. 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