WIOA Adult Career Development Counselor (FT) Ellensburg, WA

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People For People is seeking a WIOA Adult Career Development Counselor (Full-Time) to join our WorkSource Ellensburg team. People For People is a Yakima-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals build skills, overcome barriers to employment, and connect to education, training, supportive services, and meaningful career opportunities.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate professional who enjoys helping adults identify career goals, navigate challenges, access training, and move toward greater economic stability and self-sufficiency. In this role, you will provide individualized career coaching and case management while connecting participants with employers, training providers, and community resources.

If you are passionate about workforce development and helping people build stronger futures, we encourage you to apply. Please select this link for a complete job description including job requirements and essential functions.

Summary: The WIOA Adult Career Development Counselor provides comprehensive, participant-centered case management services to eligible individuals in alignment with program guidelines, utilizing a holistic and strengths-based approach to support career exploration, education, and employment goals. This role integrates individualized service planning, barrier reduction, and ongoing coaching while leveraging labor market information, digital tools, and community partnerships to connect participants with career pathways, training, and work-based learning opportunities. Through consistent engagement, employer outreach, and follow-up services, the Counselor supports participants in achieving measurable outcomes and progressing toward long-term economic mobility and self-sufficiency.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human services, Social Work, Education, or related field; and/or equivalent combination of education/significant experience in community, human, social services, or related field.

  • Employment is contingent upon successfully completing and passing a Pre-employment Drug Screen and a Washington State Patrol Background Check and/or National Background Check, Reference Checks, and if applicable other required documents.

  • A personal vehicle is required to attend meetings/seminars in other locations and for pickup and delivery of miscellaneous documents.

Starting Wage: $23.46/Hour plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Wage: $23.46 – $30.61/Hour plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits:

  • 13 Paid holidays

  • 2 Weeks accrued paid vacation annually

  • Paid accumulated Sick Leave

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • Flexible Savings Arrangement (FSA)

  • Employer paid Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

  • Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD)

  • Wellness Programs

    • Partial Reimbursement for Gym/Fitness Center membership or monthly dues.

    • Smoking Cessation Assistance.

    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

    • Guidance Resources on topics such as health and wellness, legal regulations, money and investments, etc.

    • Life Assistance Program: Similar to an EAP.

    • Well-being Coaching.

    • Financial Connect: financial planning expertise.

  • Additional Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D options available

  • 401(K) Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution and Annual Base Contribution

  • Individual Retirement Account (IRA) option also available

  • Accident Insurance

  • Identity Protection coverage available

  • Tuition Assistance Program

  • Up to 80 Hours Paid Jury Duty Leave

  • Paid Bereavement Leave

  • Many other optional coverages are available through a local partner (Cancer Care, Short Term Disability, Hospital Insurance, etc.)

Please apply on our website at www.pfp.org. To be considered for this position, you must apply on our website and include all of the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume and a People For People Application. Only complete application packets will be considered.

Position may remain open until filled.

People For People is an equal opportunity employer/program and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national origin, disability, sex, marital status, age, or any other protected status covered by the federal or state law. Please let People For People know if you need of a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job or to participate in the application process. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service 711.

People For People

Attention: HR

304 West Lincoln Avenue

Yakima, WA 98902