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
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience 5+ years of experience in operations
• 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 in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse customer base
• Ability to be culturally sensitive
• Ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them
• 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 maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice to have

• Master’s or MBA degree
• Knowledgeable about the local region and relevant partners
• Bilingual or multilingual

Benefits

• 401k with a generous employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee-sponsored HSA on any qualifying plans
• Disability insurance
• Employer-sponsored life insurance policy
• 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

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