Career Counselor
About The Position
Avivo is seeking a Career Counselor to provide intensive case management, career exploration, and employment services to individuals enrolled in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). The counselor partners with participants to identify career goals, overcome barriers, access education and training, and secure meaningful employment that supports long-term success and economic stability. The role includes assessing participants, determining eligibility, developing individualized employment plans, connecting participants with resources and supportive services, and helping them obtain and maintain competitive employment. The counselor also builds relationships with employers, training providers, and community partners; promotes career advancement; advocates for participants; maintains records and required reporting; and represents Avivo in the community. This is a full-time position with a 32-hour work week and full-time pay and benefits. The position is based in Bloomington, Minnesota, and requires travel throughout the community.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and at least four years of related experience; or an associate degree in human services or a related field and at least two years of related experience; or a bachelor's degree in human services or a related field.
- Experience working with individuals from diverse cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
- Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, internet, and database systems.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Commitment to culturally responsive and participant-centered services.
- Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the community.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with case management, employment services, workforce development, vocational rehabilitation, behavioral health, or related services.
Responsibilities
- Provide intensive case management, career exploration, and employment services to MFIP participants.
- Complete participant assessments, determine eligibility, and develop individualized employment plans.
- Help participants identify career goals and connect them with resources that support successful employment outcomes.
- Assist participants in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.
- Connect participants to education, training, community resources, and supportive services.
- Build relationships with employers, training providers, and community partners to expand participant opportunities.
- Promote lifelong learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Advocate for participants and help them navigate barriers to employment and self-sufficiency.
- Maintain accurate documentation, participant records, and required reporting.
- Represent Avivo in the community while promoting participant success and positive employment outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical health plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Nice Healthcare, including chat, video visits, and in-home primary care visits
- Dental plan
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life/AD&D and Voluntary Life/AD&D
- Long-term disability
- Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance, and short-term disability
- 401(k) plan
- 10 paid holidays
- Generous paid time off
- Full-time pay and benefits with a 32-hour work week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
