Career Advisor - Dislocated Worker

Career Team•Elizabethtown, KY

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Career Team is looking to hire a Career Advisor that will perform professional work providing career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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