Career Advisor I

Career Advisor I

Location: Fort Worth, TX 76119
Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Career Advisor I to help job seekers identify career opportunities, overcome barriers to employment, and successfully pursue their professional goals.

The Career Advisor provides career counseling, coaching, case management, and workforce development services to individuals with varying levels of experience and employment needs. This position works directly with job seekers to assess their skills and interests, identify appropriate workforce programs and training opportunities, develop employment strategies, and connect participants with resources that support long-term career success.

The ideal candidate is an effective communicator who enjoys helping people, can manage an active caseload, and has strong organizational, documentation, and customer service skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive career assessments to identify occupational interests, aptitudes, vocational skills, employment history, abilities, training needs, and potential barriers to employment.
• Provide career counseling and coaching to help participants establish realistic short-term and long-term employment goals.
• Guide job seekers through career development and exploration using aptitude assessments, interviewing techniques, resume development, and other career-planning resources.
• Recommend appropriate local, state, and federal workforce programs and services based on participant needs and eligibility.
• Conduct participant intake and determine eligibility for applicable grant-funded workforce programs .
• Provide relevant labor market information, including employment opportunities, qualifications, industry trends, and expected compensation.
• Educate participants on effective job-search strategies and current hiring trends.
• Assist job seekers with resume development, mock interviews, interview preparation, and employment search strategies.
• Provide information regarding educational and occupational training opportunities, approved training providers, financial aid, and available scholarships.
• Refer participants to appropriate occupational skills training, work-based training, apprenticeships, employability programs, and professional development opportunities.
• Prepare and submit Individual Training Account, ITA, work-based training, and supportive service requests in a timely manner.
• Connect participants with appropriate internal and external support services to help address barriers that may interfere with employment or training success.
• Maintain continuous contact with assigned participants, providing ongoing case management, career advising, and progress monitoring.
• Monitor participant progress toward established academic, training, and occupational goals.
• Partner with internal business solutions teams to identify employment opportunities for program participants.
• Proactively screen and refer qualified participants to appropriate employment opportunities, with particular focus on training-related career development.
• Develop productive working relationships with team members, employers, community partners, workforce organizations, and the public.
• Maintain accurate participant information, service codes, case notes, and required documentation within designated management information systems.
• Ensure participant case files meet or exceed applicable local, state, and federal quality assurance requirements .
• Identify opportunities to improve workforce services based on participant and labor market needs.
• Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong case management, analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and individuals with varying employment needs and communication styles.
• Ability to professionally manage challenging or stressful customer situations.
• Strong attention to participant needs and ability to demonstrate empathy while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, computer systems, and related technology.
• Ability to accurately document services, case notes, and participant activity.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, coworkers, Board staff, community partners, and the public.
• Ability to work onsite in Fort Worth, TX 76119 , Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or undergraduate degree.
• Previous workforce development experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with workforce development, economic development, career counseling, case management, or related programs.
• Experience working with grant-funded, government-funded, or workforce programs.
• Knowledge of career development, employment services, and workforce resources.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and a good driving record for occasional business-related travel.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of workforce development, economic development, and project management principles.
• Understanding of career counseling and individual case management practices.
• Knowledge of effective conflict-resolution techniques.
• Strong interviewing and career-coaching skills.
• Ability to evaluate participant needs and recommend appropriate workforce resources and services.
• Ability to effectively manage a caseload while meeting documentation and quality requirements.
• Ability to use technology and electronic resources to support career exploration and job-search activities.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.

Physical & Work Requirements

This position primarily operates in an office environment. Physical requirements may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, and occasionally lifting up to 10 pounds. The position requires appropriate visual acuity, speech, and hearing to perform essential responsibilities.

Occasional driving or local travel may be required, and flexible hours may occasionally be necessary based on program needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Throughout the past 35 years, MMC, one of the most trusted names in workforce management services, has successfully delivered strategic solutions to large and small businesses in numerous industries.

We have built our reputation on partnering with our clients and candidates to achieve the desired results. Our recruiting professionals have extensive experience matching the right candidate, to the right client, for the right position. We provide the best opportunities to the most talented candidates in a multitude of industries.

MMC is a privately owned business with corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas. With 2,000 employees, working in 40 states, MMC is able to support all United States locations, and some international locations.

We appreciate your interest in reviewing this particular position and we encourage you to visit our website where you can always search and apply for opportunities at

Benefits with MMC Group
MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits

Join MMC and enjoy the support of a team that values your well-being, both on and off the job!

MMC strives to ensure all job postings confirm details of the position, the rate of pay, and acknowledge that medical benefits are offered.

Get started on your career journey today! Apply to become a part of the MMC Team!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.