Career Advisor

Equus • Oxnard, CA

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Requirements

• Strong communication and organization skills, computer skills, publishing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• The ability to relate well with individuals, ability to motivate, and possess experience in presenting workshops and working with individuals having one or more barriers to employment
• A referral network with other human service agencies in the community and can provide intervention services as needed
• Knowledge of various job search strategies, resources and actions plans
• Ability to follow instructions well
• Adaptable, flexible, and a fast learner
• Creative and able to meet deadlines
• Works well under pressure and goal oriented and works well within a team concept
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Demonstrated computer skills, with experience using word processing and spreadsheet software applications
• Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with participants to aid in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment and/or technical training
• Counsel and assist participants regarding job search strategies, personal career advisement and training issues, identifying and working with barriers to employment, professional goal setting and planning. Identify outside resources, programs and other services for customers if needed
• Display the ability to work with a variety of cultures, languages, educational and economic backgrounds
• Advise, monitor, and track participation for customers so that they maximize of the functions and opportunities of the program
• Work with schools, account managers and management to ensure appropriate documentation is completed and received
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with customers, address customer concerns promptly with an action plan to ensure satisfaction, and document all findings with case notes in a clear, concise, and timely manner
• Maintain knowledge/professional understanding of a vast array of occupations/career paths (for effective placement/processing and assessment of customers as well as determining services most appropriate for their career goals
• Provide motivational support to customers during the job search process
• Identify training needs and ensure appropriate training
• Facilitate job readiness/search workshops
• Demonstrate strong strategies for re-engaging customers after training and finding employment for those customers
• Demonstrate effective use of the guidelines and standards of the Case Management Model to support the needs of the participants
• Successfully document customer success stories internally and externally
• Analyze and construct critiques of resumes/required documentation for effective processing for customer eligibility
• Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes
• Accurately complete required documentation for enrollment
• Administratively maintain accurate and complete records and correspondence as required by the Project Director and according to standards set by Customer
• Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed (participation, placement)
• Create and maintain the policies and procedures for Career Advisement and assist in the training of other team members in those guidelines
• Develop and maintain a standard communication plan to keep staff informed of program issues and their role in meeting operational goals
• Work under direction of the Project Director to facilitate timely completion of tasks to sustain daily operations and complete special projects, and assist program team members as necessary
• Provide operational support and coverage as needed
• Work well in teams, business customers and other staff
• Able to communicate effectively to both oral and written
• May be assigned other tasks and duties reasonably related to their job responsibilities

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities
• Networking programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed