Career Advisor

Career Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. We blend cutting‑edge technology with compassionate, high‑touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. Career Team is looking to hire a Career Advisor who will perform professional work providing career counseling, intensive case management, and follow‑up services. Work is performed under the supervision of the WIOA Program Lead. The Career Advisor reports to the WIOA Program Lead and is expected to work 100% onsite. The Career Advisor is an integral part of our team and will assist us with our mission of accelerating the human condition! Career Team also offers a competitive package including: 401k with a generous employer match; Medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employee‑sponsored HSA on any qualifying plans; Disability insurance; and supplemental insurance Job Responsibilities Provide information and case management services to the community and eligible WIOA participants Collaborate with the Intake Specialist to complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce program Assess job seekers’ employment, abilities, and training needs through interviewing, testing, and other methods Serve as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners Enter data into VOS and otherwise use and process clients through any participant information system as required Guide job seekers through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on their specific occupational goals Stay on top of labor market trends and best practices Counsel clients on available job opportunities, training programs, and other services Refer individuals to appropriate services, training programs, or job opportunities and follow up on those activities Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, job clubs, and other group presentations for clients Follow all policies, procedures, and regulations related to eligibility documentation Maintain accurate individual case files for each registered customer, assuring that each file contains all required eligibility documents and meets compliance requirements Meet and/or exceed program benchmarks and participate in all staff‑related events as required, including but not limited to training, staff meetings, and individual supervision Complete all required reports within the data management system Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset Other duties and projects as needed for the success of the program Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Strong communication skills and knowledge of community resources Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make well‑thought‑out decisions Must have MS Word and Excel skills at minimum, and the ability to learn specialized databases and software systems Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse customer base with the ability to be culturally sensitive Ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them toward achieving goals Ability to meet and exceed set goals and objectives Excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and written required Knowledgeable about the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient in maintaining a high level of confidentiality Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure Knowledgeable about the local region and relevant partners Bilingual or multilingual preferred A valid driver’s license Travel: The position may require local travel up to 30% of the time Employment Type: Full‑time, non‑exempt About Career Team: Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization. Career Team’s outstanding record of accelerating the human condition has resulted in numerous honors: Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s 500 fastest growing privately held companies Recipient of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government‑funded solutions program Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare‑to‑Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 U.S. training provider Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Background Check Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr