Career Advisor

Opportunity:

Career Team is looking to hire a Career Advisor that will perform professional work providing career counseling, intensive and case management and follow-up services. Work is performed under the supervision of the Career Services Manager.

Provide intensive case management services to registered customers within the One-Stop system;

Complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce program. Assess jobseekers’ employment and training needs and abilities through interviewing, testing and other methods;

Enter data into and otherwise use and process clients through any participant information system as required, and any other database as required by the One-Stop system;

Guide jobseekers through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on their specific occupational goals;

Counsel clients on available job opportunities, training programs and other services;

Complete Individual Training Account (ITA) vouchers and other documents required for clients entering training;

Refer individuals to appropriate services, training programs or job opportunities and follow-up on those activities;

Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, job clubs and other group presentations for clients;

Follow all policies, procedures and regulations related to eligibility documentation; ensure that case files have originals and/or copies of eligibility documentation;

Maintain accurate individual case files for each registered customer assuring that each file contains all required eligibility documents and meets compliance requirements

Develop a comprehensive Individual Employment Plan (IEP) for all customers. Provide referral and tracking of eligible customers into contracted programs provided on-site at the One-Stop centers and/or located in the community in accordance with established contracts.

Meet and/or exceed program benchmarks. Participate in all staff related events as required including but not limited to: training, staff meetings and individual supervision;

Complete all required reports.

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college and university with a Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration behavioral science or related field;

Two years of work experience combining elements of training, counseling, case management or other services;

Must possess substantial case management experience and the ability to read and interpret policies and procedures;

Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally-diverse customer base with the ability to be culturally sensitive;

Ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them towards achieving goals;

Personal computer literacy required, including effective use of the Internet, e-mail, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Ability to meet and/or exceed set goals and objectives.

Excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service, organizational skills and communication skills, both oral and written required.

A valid driver’s license

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Career TEAM offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and personal/vacation time.

Career TEAM is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000 per year