Career Advisor

The role

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

What you will do

• Provide information and case management services to the community and eligible WIOA participants
• Collaborate with the Intake Specialist to complete intake and eligibility determination
• Assess jobseekers' employment, abilities, and training needs
• Serve as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners
• Enter data into VOS and other participant information systems
• Guide job seekers through the preparation of individual employment plans
• Stay on top of labor market trends and best practices
• 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

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• MS Word and Excel skills
• Ability to learn specialized databases and software systems
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse customer base
• Ability to be culturally sensitive
• Ability to serve as a role model to customers
• Ability to meet and exceed set goals and objectives
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service, and organizational skills
• Knowledgeable about the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements

Nice to have

• Bilingual or multilingual

Benefits

• 401k with a generous employer match
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• employee-sponsored HSA on any qualifying plans
• disability insurance
• supplemental insurance

Before you apply

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

About the company

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