Growth Opportunity Career Advisor - Michigan City - PT
About The Position
The Growth Opportunity Career Advisor - Michigan City - PT position is a part-time role focused on managing participant cases and delivering comprehensive services to prepare clients for successful entry and retention in employment, military service, or postsecondary education. The role involves determining eligibility, conducting assessments, developing Career Pathway Plans, facilitating training, and coordinating work-based learning. A key aspect of this position is equipping program participants with the necessary skills and readiness for the workforce. The position reports to the Growth Opportunity Program Manager and embodies the Goodwill Mission to empower people to achieve their most abundant life, upholding core values of relentless pursuit of excellence, customer-first mindset, humble confidence, passion for mission, and doing the right thing.
Requirements
- Associate degree in related field.
- 2 years related experience.
- Proficient in problem-solving and developing creative solutions to overcome barriers.
- Skilled in time management and prioritizing multiple cases efficiently.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and program requirements.
- Proficient in working respectfully with diverse backgrounds and demonstrating cultural competence.
- Ability to motivate and encourage youth to achieve career and education goals.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
- Must have reliable transportation, a current driver's license, and provide proof of insurance to travel to different job sites.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Flexible availability.
Responsibilities
- Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Conduct and interpret needs assessments to evaluate literacy, numeracy, occupational skills, prior work experience, interests, aptitudes, and supportive service needs; identify barriers and coordinate appropriate services.
- Develop and update Career Pathway Plans with customers to establish career goals, WorkOne services, skills development activities, and job search strategies.
- Facilitate employment and skill development services, to service all requirements of the associated grants attachment.
- Refer customers to training opportunities, provide necessary vouchers and documentation, and design activities to enhance skills such as basic education, customer service, computer proficiency, and job search techniques.
- Connect qualified, job-ready customers to employment opportunities and assess financial need when required to justify WorkOne expenditures.
- Maintain accurate documentation in multiple databases to support eligibility and services provided; submit required reports accurately and on time.
- Build and maintain knowledge of community resources, programs, and training; appropriately refer individuals to partner agencies.
- Collaborate with WorkOne staff to support customers through employment attainment, placement, and post-exit follow-up for retention; maintain monthly contact until exit and complete quarterly follow-ups for one year post-exit.
- Ensure compliance with WorkOne Center performance standards and all Federal, State, and organizational regulations; promote WorkOne products and resources, including the Work Ready Program.
- Assist with special projects, including targeted outreach and development of new training initiatives.
- Attend staff meetings, support team members as needed, and actively pursue professional development opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Benefits
- Will be evaluated annually by supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
