Employment Consultant
Assist individuals to learn and accurately carry out job duties. Provide one-on-one training tailored to the needs of the employee. Complete a job analysis to identify the job duties, followed by developing and implementing a plan for the employee to perform job duties accurately and effectively without assistance. Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.
Annual openings
359
BLS median wage
$58,750
Typical education
Some jobs will require a Bachelor's degree and some won't. For instance, Behavioral Health Centers require a degree to be able to bill the services provided.
10-year growth
+10%
Career requirements
What does this career require?
The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.
Typical education
Some jobs will require a Bachelor's degree and some won't. For instance, Behavioral Health Centers require a degree to be able to bill the services provided.
Credential requirement
Whereas credentials are not required for many Employment Consultant roles, the National Career Development Association has information about the credentials that are available.
Work experience
This is an entry-level role so no work experience is required.
Work-based learning
This can be an excellent way to gain experience as you complete a behavioral health degree.
Is this work a fit?
What the work actually feels like
How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.
Automation exposure
Moderate exposure
Some routine tasks may shift as tools improve, but the role is likely to adapt.
A typical day
- Compile, record, and evaluate personal and financial data to verify completeness and accuracy, and to determine eligibility status.
- Interview benefits recipients at specified intervals to certify their eligibility for continuing benefits.
- Initiate procedures to grant, modify, deny, or terminate assistance, or refer applicants to other agencies for assistance.
- Check with employers or other references to verify answers and obtain further information.
- Compute and authorize amounts of assistance for programs, such as grants, monetary payments, and food stamps.
- Keep records of assigned cases, and prepare required reports.