Human Services
About Us
CareerForce is the name of an office that houses two agencies that provide employment assistance. Those agencies are Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) and Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED -a state agency)
CareerForce is a local resource for those looking for employment and for businesses looking for workers. Our office brings together many employment services for job seekers such as: career assessment and planning, resume development, help with online applications, interviewing skills, specialized employment and training programs, job search assistance, finding job vacancies, and job counseling.
Customers can stop in and use a nicely equipped computer lab for their job search needs and receive staff assistance and guidance. We are open Mon-Friday, 8 to 4:30 and there is never a cost for our services.
CareerForce offers services to the general public, veterans, individuals with disabilities, at-risk youth, laid off workers, college students seeking internships and public assistance recipients.
Businesses can receive help with talent attraction, recruitment, labor market information, seminars, disability employment services, help hiring veterans, workplace inclusion assistance and more.
Jobs provided here:
Job Counselors
DEED has 4 Job Counselors who work closely with customers. Strong people skills are needed, patience, problem solving, written and verbal communication skills, group facilitation and presentation skills as well as computers. A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Resources or other related field is preferred but related experience is also considered. Entry level pay is $42,000.
Customer Service Specialist
We have one Customer Service Specialist who assists customers stopping in and calling the office. Skills needed include communication, problem solving, computer and customer service skills. Experience or education (2 years) required. Entry level pay $38,000.
Program Supervisor
There is one Program Supervisor who oversees the office, coordinates services, works with special projects and budgets. Skills needed include computers, accounting, human resources and project management. Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Entry level pay $58,000. Perks include satisfying work helping people, a great benefit plan and a Monday-Friday schedule. Because DEED is a state agency – another perk for workers is the state pension plan.
Skills utilized by employees here:
Information Interviewing skills
Assessing skills obstacles, needs and assistance in developing a plan
Communication skills
Both verbal and written
Computer skills
Word, Excel and specialized case management software
