Career Advisor

The role

The Career Advisor provides career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services. This role involves assessing jobseekers' needs, developing individual employment plans, and conducting workshops.

What you will do

• Provide information and case management services to the community
• Complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce program
• Assess jobseekers' employment and training needs and abilities
• Serve as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners
• Enter data into participant information systems and databases
• Guide job seekers through the preparation of individual employment plans
• Counsel clients on available job opportunities, training programs, and other services
• Refer individuals to appropriate services, training programs, or job opportunities
• Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, job clubs, and other group presentations
• Maintain accurate individual case files and meet compliance requirements

Required qualifications

• Minimum educational requirement of a GED/HS Diploma
• Strong communication skills and knowledge about community resources
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Computer literate with MS Word and Excel skills
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse customer base
• Ability to serve as a role model and motivate customers
• Ability to meet and/or exceed set goals and objectives
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service, and organizational skills
• Knowledgeable about the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain confidentiality
• Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• A Valid Driver’s License

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1+ years of workforce development experience

Benefits

• 401k with a generous employer match
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• employee-sponsored HSA on any qualifying plans
• disability insurance
• supplemental insurance
• paid holidays
• paid time off offered on an accrual basis

Before you apply

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check including criminal, prior employment and education verification

About the company

Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization founded in 1996. It uses technology and high-touch services to drive outcomes for job seekers.