Career Advisor I

C2 GPS- Alamo Workforce•San Antonio, TX

11d

About The Position

The Career Advisor I (CA) is a pivotal role on the team. The CA provides career counseling and coaching to help customers enhance their training and professional skillset in order to obtain employment in their desired field. The CA expands job seeker employment opportunities through career exploration strategies and directly impacts C2 GPS’ mission success.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid driver's license and proof of insurance required.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Undergraduate degree preferred.
Previous related workforce experience preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive career assessments (including professional level customers to individuals with substantial barriers to employment) to determine occupational interests and aptitude.
Identifies training and development needs, current level of vocational skills, employment history, interests, and abilities to assist jobseekers in understanding career options based on their long-term career goals.
Influences and empowers job seekers and program participants to find employment. This includes recommending helpful workforce programs and services at the local, state, and federal level that customers are eligible to participate and enroll in.
Conducts intake process and completes program eligibility for grant funded programs.
Guides job seekers through the career development & exploration process. Helps determine occupational interests and abilities using a wide range of workforce tools, such as aptitude assessments, interviewing techniques, resume writing, and other career planning services.