Career Advisor - Dislocated Worker

TITLE:

Career Advisor

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director

LOCATION:

Elizabethtown, KY

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-Time, Non-Exempt Employee

Career Team is looking to hire a Career Advisor that will perform professional work providing career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services

Your Impact on Career Team’s Success:

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 to 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

Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset

Other duties and projects as needed

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

To Qualify for This Role, You Must Have:

High School Diploma/GED required

1+ years of work experience combining elements of training, counseling, case management, or other services

1+ years of case management experience and the ability to read and interpret policies and procedures

1+ years of experience with computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Mail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive

1+ years of demonstrated ability working in a dynamic team environment with an aptitude for communication, interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with others, show courteousness, and having a high level of professionalism

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

A demonstrated ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them toward achieving goals

Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A Valid Driver’s License in good standing and reliable transportation

Additional Skills/Knowledge Career TEAM Would Love for This Role:

Bachelor’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience and knowledge of WIOA and TANF workforce development contracts/programs

Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive

Salary: $45,000

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

Travel: Position may require local travel on occasion