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Career Team · 3 months ago

Career Advisor

Jefferson Parish

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$48K/yr - $50K/yr

1+ years exp

Career TEAM is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. They are seeking a Career Advisor who will provide career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services to job seekers, helping them navigate employment and training opportunities.

Management Consulting

Responsibilities

Provide information and case management services to the community

Complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce program

Assess jobseekers’ employment and training needs and abilities through interviewing, testing, and other methods

Serves as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners

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 job seekers 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

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

Qualification

Workforce development experienceCareer counselingAnalytical skillsMS WordMS ExcelWIOACultural sensitivityCustomer service skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsTime managementOrganizational skills

Required

Career Team requires a minimum educational requirement of a GED/HS Diploma

1+ years of workforce development experience is preferred

Strong communication skills and knowledge about community resources

Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions

Must be computer literate and 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 towards achieving goals

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

Knowledgeable about the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements

A demonstrated 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

A Valid Driver's License