Career Advisor

Easterseals • Bangor, ME

1d • $46,000

About The Position

As a Career Advisor with Fedcap Families, you’ll be the primary point of support for a caseload of program participants facing barriers to economic wellbeing and seeking meaningful employment opportunities and self-sufficiency. You’ll work with participants from the time they are referred to our program until they find employment. Working in concert with other team members, you’ll serve as a mentor, liaison, and troubleshooter. If you are mission driven and want to create opportunities for people in your community facing barriers to wellbeing, this is a great opportunity with potential for advancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred OR high school diploma/GED plus equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience in career services, case management, workforce development, or social services OR in a related field such as education, healthcare administration, retail or hospitality management, or human resources.
• High level of cultural sensitivity, knowledge of trauma-informed approaches, and understanding of equity in workforce development and employment services.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including ability to prioritize urgent or sensitive needs and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and other technology systems to manage caseload and performance needs.
• Valid US Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of participants, orienting them to our program and jointly developing Career Plans that outline their career goals and specific action steps to increase employability and address existing barriers to employment.
• Building trusting relationships with participants and providing individualized services using a variety of modes to appeal and cater to participants’ distinct preferences and engagement styles.
• Identifying needed support services (childcare, transportation, job training, and educational services, etc.) and making referrals to both internal and external services, coordinating effectively with other team members.
• Developing quality resumes, cover letters, and other employment materials to assist participants seeking employment.
• Providing outstanding service to all program participants throughout their journey and acting with a non-judgmental approach, demonstrating high levels of unconditional positive regard.
• Completing administrative tasks in a timely manner, including receiving referrals, scheduling appointments, returning phone calls and other communications, and documenting all participant interactions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and generous paid time off.
• Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
• No nights.
• No weekends.
• REAL opportunity for advancement supported by our ongoing professional development, training, and education!

What This Job Offers

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