EMPLOYMENT COUNSELOR
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Arizona Department of Administration as a Employment Counselor – $41.7K Salary in United States. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY YOUR PARTNER FOR A STRONGER ARIZONA. DES WORKS WITH FAMILIES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, ADVOCATES AND STATE AND FEDERAL PARTNERS TO REALIZE OUR COLLECTIVE VISION: A THRIVING ARIZONA.
Key Responsibilities
- Demand industries, and occupations; and identifying and coordinating with formal and informal resources to remove barriers, develop skills, and achieve certifications.
- Use databases to register & refer job seekers; complete and maintain accurate records and reports for performance and reporting
Requirements
- Knowledge of Labor Market Information and In
- demand Industries and Occupations.
- Knowledge of interviewing techniques, assessment tools and strategies and transferable skills.
- Knowledge of social, cultural, and economic conditions that impact the populations and area(s) served.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $41.7K
- Pension plan offered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Arizona Department of Administration in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates EMPLOYMENT COUNSELOR at Arizona Department of Administration a 8.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Employment Services physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Employment Services — Physician Career Context
This Employment Services position at Arizona Department of Administration is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Remote physician positions in Employment Services have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($42k–$42k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.9/10)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Outreach, Case Management, Skills Assessment, Employment Planning, Labor Market Information, Database Utilization, Record Keeping, Customer Service. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Employment Services role.
Core responsibilities: This position is responsible for providing employment-related services to engage, advise, prepare, and match job seekers with Arizona businesses to help them secure, maintain, or strengthen employment or build a sustainable career. Essential duties include performing outreach, case management, asses...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Arizona State Retirement System, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago