Career Advisor

The role

The Career Advisor provides career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services to participants in workforce programs. This person guides jobseekers toward employment and training goals while ensuring compliant case management.

What you will do

• Provide information and case management services to community members
• Complete intake and eligibility determination for workforce programs
• Assess jobseekers' employment, abilities, and training needs
• Serve as a liaison between workforce programs and community partners
• Enter data into WIT and other participant information systems
• Guide jobseekers through the preparation of individual employment plans
• Stay on top of labor market trends and best practices
• Counsel clients on job opportunities, training programs, and services
• Refer individuals to appropriate services and follow up on activities
• Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, and job clubs

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong communication skills and knowledge about community resources
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Computer literate with 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 and motivate 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
• Valid Driver's License

Nice to have

• Bilingual or multilingual
• Strong multitasking abilities and a proactive approach
• Experience and knowledge of WIOA, TANF, SNAP, and other workforce development programs
• Training in Trauma Informed Care, evidence-based practice, and/or whole family services

About the company

Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization founded in 1996. The organization builds infrastructure for America's workforce through technology and high-touch services.