Career Advisor

Career Team • Merced County, CA

3h • $27 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Career TEAM is hiring a Career Advisor to provide career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services as part of its workforce development programs. The role supports job seekers through assessment, employment planning, referrals, training, and access to community resources. The position works under the supervision of the Project Director and is expected to be 100% onsite at the listed location. Local travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in operations.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of community resources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-considered decisions.
• Computer literacy, including at least MS Word and Excel skills, and ability to learn specialized databases and software systems.
• Ability to work in varied settings with a culturally diverse customer base and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to serve as a role model and motivate customers toward achieving goals.
• Ability to meet or exceed set goals and objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, efficient, and confidential.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or MBA degree.
• Knowledge of the local region and relevant partners.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and case management services to the community.
• Complete intake and eligibility determinations for the workforce program.
• Assess job seekers’ employment and training needs and abilities through interviews, testing, and other methods.
• Serve as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners.
• Enter and process participant information in required participant information systems and other One-Stop databases.
• Guide job seekers in preparing Individual Employment Plans (IEPs) based on their occupational goals.
• Counsel clients on available job opportunities, training programs, and other services.
• 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 eligibility documentation policies, procedures, and regulations, ensuring case files contain required original or copied documents.
• Maintain accurate case files for registered customers and ensure they meet compliance requirements.
• Develop comprehensive IEPs for customers and refer and track eligible customers into contracted programs at One-Stop centers or in the community.
• Meet or exceed program benchmarks.
• Participate in required staff events, including training, staff meetings, and individual supervision.
• Complete all required reports.

Benefits

• 401(k) with a generous employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee-sponsored HSA on qualifying plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Employer-sponsored life insurance policy.
• Supplemental insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level