Career Advisor

Career Advisor

Our employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a great place to work, and often recommend open positions to friends. We are a culturally diverse company with competitive benefits, frequent opportunities for growth and change, training and fun activities!

Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Culture, Innovation, and Green teams.

Job Description

Conduct eligibility screenings and enroll participants into WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, and/or Youth programs

Perform comprehensive assessments of participant skills, interests, barriers, and career goals

Develop individualized employment plans (IEPs) with measurable goals and timelines

Provide ongoing case management, including regular follow-ups and documentation

Maintain accurate and timely participant records in case management systems

Deliver career counseling, labor market information, and job search assistance

Facilitate workshops on resume writing, interviewing skills, and job readiness

Assist participants with career pathway exploration aligned with in-demand industries in the Cincinnati region

Connect participants to supportive services such as transportation, childcare, and work-related needs

Identify and coordinate occupational skills training opportunities (e.g., ITAs, on-the-job training, apprenticeships)

Monitor participant progress in training programs and ensure successful completion

Collaborate with training providers, community colleges, and partner agencies

Ensure adherence to WIOA regulations, policies, and meet team/individual performance metrics

Track outcomes such as employment placement, retention, and earnings

Prepare reports and documentation for audits and program monitoring

Maintain confidentiality of participant information

Qualifications

2 years experience in career counseling, case management and Bachelors degree in Human Services, Social Work, Business, Education, or related field or 5 years equivalent experience with HS Diploma

Strong counseling, coaching, and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage caseloads of 30+ participants and meet performance targets

Proficiency in data systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and digital workspaces (examples: common AI tools, Sharepoint, MS Teams)

Strong documentation, organizational, and time management skills

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including individuals with barriers to employment

Additional Information

We provide:

Competitive wages for high performance

11 Paid Holidays

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Guided Professional Development Plans

Summer Fridays

Weekly Wellness Sessions

Medical/Vision/ Dental

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer 401k Contributions

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Programs

Company Picnics Volunteer Experiences

Access to Free Financial Counseling

Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Innovation and Green teams.

Grant Associates is a national workforce development company that is passionate about raising the economic security for the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Since opening our doors in 1997, we have operated programs in cities large and small, partnering with communities to build the human side of economic development. As one of the largest workforce development organizations in North America, we have provided workforce development services to more than 50,000 companies and helped more than 1.2 million people achieve their career goals. Grant Associates is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Group, a leading international provider of Human Services with offices in ten countries.

Grant Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, reprisal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.