Youth Career Advisor (800017) $21.23 hour

Equus Workforce Solutions • Columbia, SC

8d • $21

About The Position

Youth Career Advisor Job Description We are seeking a Youth Career Advisor to join our WIOA Youth team in the Midlands region of South Carolina. This role is essential in guiding young people (ages 17-24) toward education, training, and meaningful employment opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Human Services, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and workforce development experience).
• Experience working with youth or young adults, especially those facing barriers to employment/education.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and motivational skills.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse populations and maintain professional boundaries.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of WIOA Youth programs, workforce development, and community resources preferred.
• Familiarity with SCWOS (South Carolina Works Online System) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, enroll, and case manage eligible youth participants under WIOA guidelines.
• Conduct eligibility determination, assessments, and development of individual employment plans (IEPs).
• Provide career counseling, mentoring, and support services to help youth overcome barriers to employment and education.
• Facilitate workshops, orientations, and group activities focusing on career readiness, financial literacy, leadership, and workplace skills.
• Connect participants to work-based learning opportunities (work experience, OJT, internships, job shadowing).
• Partner with Career Advisors, Business Solutions Consultants, and local schools, training providers, and employers to build pathways for participants.
• Maintain accurate case notes, activity codes, and documentation in SCWOS and other required systems.
• Monitor performance measures (credential attainment, measurable skill gains, placement in education/employment) to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines.
• Track participant progress, provide follow-up services, and celebrate youth success stories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees