Career Advisor
Job Description
Full-time 9-5pm Monday to Friday
Purpose: A socially conscious company is seeking a Corporate Representative to provide career coaching and case management for low-income and underserved job seekers. The ideal candidate has experience managing a caseload, is detail-oriented and self-motivated, and can provide individualized career services to help participants discover their strengths and taking actionable steps towards career development.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct intake, eligibility screening, and continual job readiness assessments with participants
- Oversee barrier removal before and after job placement, ensuring the participant has the resources and support they need to obtain and retain employment (i.e. housing, clothing, healthcare, childcare, etc.)
- Provide emotional support and encourage participants to become involved in their own well-being and vested in their own successes
- Conduct outreach to participants through home visits and other re-engagement strategies
- Develop individualized employment service plans for participants
- Regularly meet with participants in-person or over phone/video to ensure program participants are continually progressing towards their professional, personal, and academic goals
- Provide individualized support to clients during their job search efforts, higher education applications, personal and career assessments, and exam preparation
- Maintain detailed case notes, update attendance logs, submit weekly reports, and other administrative tasks on a timely basis
- Refer clients to vocational trainings, technical skills classes, and other certification programs
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of 4-year degree, relevant experience and/or advanced studies in social services a plus
- One to three (1-3) years of experience working with clients/participants in a workforce development, social services, or community-based context
- Experience developing individualized service and/or employment plans for participants preferred
- Experience and/or passion for serving individuals from disadvantaged and underserved populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness
- Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed, and/or Two-Generational methods a definite plus
- Understanding of workforce development, employment services, and adult education a definite plus
Company Description
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