JOB REQUIREMENTS: WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker The Career Planner is responsible for the recruitment and retention of participants into the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) program. The Career Planner will provide individualized case management and supportive services; development and implementation of individualized employment and training plans; establishment of goals; coordination with partner agencies of needed services such as education, training, formal assessments, etc.; development of participant work sites, and on-going follow-up and support. The Career Planner is the primary case manager, has the ultimate responsibility for the case, and is responsible to meet individual performance goals. Key Roles: I. Recruitment and pre-screening of potential applicants II. Provide orientation on available services, career information, and job-seeking skills III. Provide/coordinate career assessment to assist participants in determining interests, aptitudes, abilities, limitations and training needs, and/or refers to additional assessment as needed. IV. Assists individuals in developing employment/training plans and service strategies to address assessed needs V. Assists participants in the implementation of individualized training/employment plans. VI. Provides participant follow-up to assess progress and assist in job retention. VII. Provides employer/agency outreach as representative of the Job Center and Workforce Resource. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to assess vocational skills and needs of defined service populations; knowledge of community resources; knowledge of business needs and the economy in the geographic area assigned; effective interpersonal and counseling skills; strong organizational and record keeping skills; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to travel (valid WI driver\'s license with acceptable drivers record and current vehicle insurance.) ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: Applicants must submit a Resume. Submit electronically to mai.lor@workforceresource.org or mailed to: Workforce Resource, 401 Technology Drive E., Menomonie, WI 54751. Questions can be directed to Mai Lor, Office Specialist at 877-711-9390 Ext. 1018.