Career Advisor - Part Time

TITLE:

Career Advisor - Part time

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director

LOCATION:

Merced, CA

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full Time

Career TEAM is looking to hire an Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Advisor who will perform professional work

providing career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services. Work is performed under the

supervision of the Executive Director.

Your Impact on Career TEAM’s Success:

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 through interviewing, testing, and other methods

Serves as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners

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 job seekers 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

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

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:

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

Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions

Must be computer literate and have MS Word and Excel skills at minimum, and the ability to learn specialized

databases and software systems

Ability to work in a variety of settings with a 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

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

Knowledgeable about the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements

A demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and

efficient in maintaining a high level of confidentiality

Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure

A Valid Driver’s License

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

Master’s or MBA degree

Knowledgeable about the local region and relevant partners

Bilingual or multilingual

Salary: $26.8 - $27/per hour

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 up to 25% of the time