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. At Career Team, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world-class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here. Opportunity: Career Team is looking to hire a Career Advisor that will perform professional work providing career counseling, intensive and case management and follow-up services. Work is performed under the supervision of the Career Services Manager. Provide intensive case management services to registered customers within the One-Stop system; Complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce program. Assess jobseekers’ employment and training needs and abilities through interviewing, testing and other methods; Enter data into and otherwise use and process clients through any participant information system as required, and any other database as required by the One-Stop system; Guide jobseekers through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on their specific occupational goals; Counsel clients on available job opportunities, training programs and other services; Complete Individual Training Account (ITA) vouchers and other documents required for clients entering training; 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; ensure that case files have originals and/or copies of eligibility documentation; Maintain accurate individual case files for each registered customer assuring that each file contains all required eligibility documents and meets compliance requirements Develop a comprehensive Individual Employment Plan (IEP) for all customers. Provide referral and tracking of eligible customers into contracted programs provided on-site at the One-Stop centers and/or located in the community in accordance with established contracts. Meet and/or exceed program benchmarks. Participate in all staff related events as required including but not limited to: training, staff meetings and individual supervision; Complete all required reports. Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college and university with a Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration behavioral science or related field; Two years of work experience combining elements of training, counseling, case management or other services; Must possess substantial case management experience and the ability to read and interpret policies and procedures; Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally-diverse customer base with the ability to be culturally sensitive; Ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them towards achieving goals; Personal computer literacy required, including effective use of the Internet, e-mail, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook). Ability to meet and/or exceed set goals and objectives. Excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service, organizational skills and communication skills, both oral and written required. A valid driver’s license Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Career TEAM offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and personal/vacation time. Career TEAM is an equal opportunity employer. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $40,000 per year About Career Team: Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization. Career Team’s outst…