Career Advisor/ WIOA Adult & Dislocated Worker Programs

Michigan Works! Southeast • Ann Arbor, MI

54d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Michigan Works! Southeast, we are the front lines of workforce development, meeting the talent demands of local employers and addressing the unique needs of the communities in Southeast Michigan. Serving Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties, we are committed to delivering services that help businesses find skilled workers and provide a competitive edge for career seekers. By creating meaningful connections, we empower individuals to build a brighter future and support businesses in achieving their goals. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and want to be part of a team that helps shape the future workforce, we invite you to join us. Together, we can create pathways to success for both career seekers and employers. Michigan Works! Southeast (MWSE) is the Michigan Works! agency servicing the counties of Jackson, Hillsdale, Lenawee, Livingston and Washtenaw. MWSE is focused on meeting the talent demands of local employers and developing talent for the 21st century economy. MWSE delivers services that help businesses find the skilled workers they need and provides a competitive advantage for job seekers. Career Advisors identify, assess, prepare and train job seekers to qualify for jobs with employers identified by the Michigan Works! Southeast Business Services team and the Pure Michigan Talent Connect website. The primary objective of the Career Advisor is to provide all registered or enrolled job seekers with the services, assistance and resources they need to obtain, maintain and retain employment. Career Advisors may be assigned alternate work locations to provide services. This position will be working with our WIOA Adult & Dislocated Worker programs.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and two years’ experience in human services field, case management or related fields
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations with respect to employment and training programs and/or career and technical education programs
• Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Trade, Partnership, Accountability, Training, Hope (PATH); and Food Assistance Employment and Training (FAE&T) program rules and regulations preferred
• Experience working with education, community, public and non-profit organizations

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Youth, Trade, Partnership, Accountability, Training, Hope (PATH); Food Assistance Employment and Training (FAE&T), RESEA, program rules and regulations preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services to all clients participating in workforce activities and receiving supportive services
• Enroll clients in applicable programs when appropriate.
• Determine eligibility based on state and federal regulations.
• Schedule and facilitate program orientations and intakes, and accurately collect all program required documentation
• Recommend supportive services, evaluate and process clients’ request for supportive services to determine eligibility
• Assess client skills utilizing required basic skill assessments and compatibility test
• Instruct Program training and workshop as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Pay in Lieu of Health Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Benefit with a 4% Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistant Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree