Temp Youth Career Center Advisor III

Alliance For Workforce Development • Chico, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc. (AFWD), a nonprofit leader in workforce development, is hiring a Youth Career Center Advisor to serve young adults (ages 17–24) and others, through career guidance, training support, and employment services in the America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) system. We work with youth facing serious barriers—homelessness, parenting, justice involvement, foster care, basic skill challenges and more —to help them get back on track with jobs, training, and long-term support. This is a temporary position devoted specifically to serve our special grants at least through June 30, 2027 (FY 26/27). However, there may be an opportunity for continuation or transition to a permanent position with Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc. (AFWD).

Requirements

• Highly organized and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer and documentation skills
• Enjoys working with people from all walks of life
• Creative, innovative, and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Brings integrity, accountability, and heart to the work
• Can manage a caseload of 40+ clients while maintaining high standards for service and compliance
• A High school diploma or equivalent is the minimum qualification.
• Two years of clerical, or related, college level study, or two years of clerical and administrative assistant experience.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and have a good driving record.
• Satisfactorily complete a Department of Justice Background check consistent with working with youth.
• Provide proof of automobile insurance which satisfies California Law, agree to a background check required to work with you and provide “right to work” documentation upon appointment.
• Ability to use a personal computer, including word-processing, spreadsheet, database (Access) and presentation graphics software.
• Willing and able to speak publicly.
• Ability to type, accurately, 35 wpm.
• Maintain a professional appearance, consistent with private and public sector middle-level staff.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous WIOA program experience or case management is a plus.
• Within 12 months of hire, must obtain NoRTEC required Case Management Certificate(s).

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility for federally funded employment & training programs
• Build customized career plans and support youth through every step
• Document and manage program requirements with accuracy and detail
• Coordinate with community partners and employers to maximize impact
• Be a motivator, mentor, and problem-solver for those who need a second chance
• Provides Outreach/Orientation to those applying for participation in programs.
• Assist with AJCC workshops providing information related to eligibility for WIOA programs and services under all funding titles.
• Present program information and recruitment materials to community partners and prospective clients.
• Maintain a caseload of Youth clients, as determined by the Youth Program Manager, encouraging completion of education and/or job placement.
• Refer customers to other appropriate community resources available.
• Participate as a member of the integrated Rapid Response team for closures.
• Assist other programs in AFWD counties with Rapid Response activities and peak eligibility demands.
• Provide input, initiate, and embrace changes that will continually improve our systems and processes to best meet the workforce preparation needs of our communities.
• Provides assistance to AJCC customers (job seekers and businesses) and determines program eligibility with a high degree of precision and accuracy.
• Assist in the delivery of basic career services and core services to the AJCC customer.
• Provide information in relation to the menu of services offered through the one-stop to job seekers and employers.
• Responsible for program eligibility for those individuals in need of WIOA Services, conducting eligibility interviews, collecting all necessary and supporting documentation, and determining program eligibility without error.
• Meet eligibility deadlines established by management and required by NoRTEC contract objectives.
• Acquire specific program knowledge from reading, understanding and interpreting Federal rules and regulations, NoRTEC requirements, Standard Operating Policies and Procedures (AFWD’s SOPs), and related documentation; then, apply this knowledge to assist with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program implementation and comply with all regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement, and many paid holidays
• A culture that values people, purpose, and balance
• Opportunities to grow professionally and expand your impact
• Vacation, Sick Leave & 18 Holidays a year including Christmas Eve through New Years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED