Career Planner

Forward Service • Merrill, WI

38d • $24

About The Position

At Forward Service Corporation, we're dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve self-sufficiency through high-quality workforce development services. As a Career Planner, you’ll work directly with youth and adult clients, supporting them in achieving work readiness, job skills training, and meaningful employment through individualized and group-based services. Using the Transition to Success (TTS) model, including the “Map of My Dreams” workbook, you will guide clients in identifying both personal and professional goals.

Requirements

• Associate degree with two (2) years of work-related experience. Alternatively, a combination of education and relevant experience that demonstrates the necessary skills and qualifications for this position.

Responsibilities

• Determining eligibility for WIOA services and documenting program requirements
• Maintaining an active caseload and providing individualized or group case management
• Conducting comprehensive assessments of skills, aptitudes, and service needs
• Guiding clients using the TTS model to set and track goals
• Coordinating services through community partners, training providers, and the CARE Network
• Providing career mentoring to youth and adults, including those aging out of foster care in some locations
• Responding to labor market trends and aligning services with high-wage, in-demand occupations
• Conducting outreach to employers, schools, and community organizations to promote program services
• Matching clients to employment opportunities through employer engagement
• Tracking client progress and providing 12-month follow-up support
• Meeting recruitment benchmarks and performance standards
• Maintaining accurate, confidential records and ensuring timely data entry

Benefits

• Competitive pay: minimum starting at $23.78/hr, with additional compensation for direct experience beyond minimum requirements.
• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Medical (HMO), Dental, 100% company-paid Vision, 100% company-paid Short-Term Disability, 100% company-paid Long-Term Disability, and 100% company-paid Life. Matching 401(k) plan with no investment period. Generous PTO plan accruing 4 weeks in the first year of employment and 12 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees