Career Advisor (800017)

Company Description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

Assists program participants in developing vocational goals reflective of their skills, capabilities and interests. Manages participant progress towards achieving goals by creating and updating plans and/or related documentation. 

Essential Job Responsibilities 

• Interviews and assesses each participant to gather information on their education, background, prior work experience, skills, interests, and short/long term employment goals. 

• Assists the participant with up-to-date employment information, including high-demand occupation lists, hiring events, etc. 

• Uses assessment tools to develop a realistic career pathway. 

• Provides job search help and job referrals to the participant at each meeting. Matches participant’s qualifications to requirements on employer job orders. 

• Ensures that all participant updates are entered in the appropriate application the same day in accordance with program regulations, policies and procedures. 

• Monitors performance reports to ensure all services and data entry are entered timely and accurately. 

• Assists program participants in developing job readiness skills and provide feedback to case managers as needed. 

• Reaches out to participants to provide job matching services, information on hiring events, and following up for potential hire information. 

• Creates/maintains program participant file with up-to-date documentation as required by program regulations, and local policies and procedures. 

• Disseminates labor market information and information regarding Workforce Development Services, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Food Stamp Employment and Training (FSET), Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA), Child Care and Development, Job Corps, Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), Unemployment Insurance and supportive services as needed. 

• Other duties as assigned 

Travel Requirements 

Up to 25% travel as needed. 

Qualifications

- Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require

-Ability to interact with team members, sharing responsibility to accomplish common goals and objectives. 

- A working knowledge of MS Office and Google docs

- One year of experience in career advisement and development, workshop facilitation, public speaking and Knowledge and experience in interviewing and employment counseling or experience commensurate with the position

- Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts

- Demonstrated telephone, computer and strong written and verbal communication skills

- Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to thrive in environments with multiple stakeholders, frequent change, and diverse objectives

- Professional understanding of a vast array of occupations and career paths, ideally including those in the healthcare field

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, social services, healthcare and/or communications preferred; or experience commensurate with the postion

- Customer service experience required

Additional Information

 Entry Level Position, Great opportunity for a recent college graduate.  $36,000 - $40,000.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.