Career Advisor - WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker

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 to participants in the Adult or Dislocated Worker Program. This Career Advisor plays a key role in our participants’ success as they seek employment, training, and education.

Your Impact on Career Team’s Success:

Provide information and case management services to community members interested in WIOA services

Assess job seekers' employment, abilities, and training needs through interviewing, testing, and other methods

Serve as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners and resources

Enter data into Work In Texas and process clients through any participant information system as required

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

Stay on top of labor market trends and best practices in career and training paths

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

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

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 within the data management system

The Ideal Qualifications for this Position Include:

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

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 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:

Bilingual or Multilingual

Strong multitasking abilities and proactive approach to tasks

Training in Trauma Informed Care, evidence-based practice, and/or whole family services

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Employee

Job Site: Onsite

Salary: $45,000 - $55,000/yr

Travel: 15% travel within the region