Career Advisor

careerteam; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Personal/vacation time

Local travel

Job summary

Career Team is seeking a Career Advisor to provide intensive case management and guidance to customers in the One-Stop system. The role requires engaging with clients to assess needs and develop individual plans, while handling documentation and program eligibility.

The position is onsite in Elizabethtown, KY, with a base salary in the mid-40k range and a comprehensive benefits package. Strong communication, organization, and a commitment to helping jobseekers are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of work experience in training, counseling, or case management.
• 1+ years of case management experience and the ability to read and interpret policies and procedures.
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• 1+ years of demonstrated ability working in a dynamic team environment with strong communication and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Enter data into and process clients through the participant information system and related databases.
• Guide jobseekers through the preparation of Individual Employment Plans (IEP).
• Counsel clients on available job opportunities, training programs, and other services.
• Complete ITA vouchers and other documents required for clients entering training.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Title

Career Advisor

Reports To

Executive Director

Location

Elizabethtown, KY

Employment Type

Full-Time, Non-Exempt Employee

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Your Impact on Career Team's Success

• 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 to 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
• Approach each day and task with a "ZAG" mindset
• Other duties and projects as needed

To Qualify for This Role, You Must Have

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 1+ years of work experience combining elements of training, counseling, case management, or other services
• 1+ years of case management experience and the ability to read and interpret policies and procedures
• 1+ years of experience with computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Mail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive
• 1+ years of demonstrated ability working in a dynamic team environment with an aptitude for communication, interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with others, show courteousness, and having a high level of professionalism
• A demonstrated ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally-diverse customer base with the ability to be culturally sensitive
• A demonstrated ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them toward achieving goals
• Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A Valid Driver's License in good standing and reliable transportation

Additional Skills/Knowledge Career TEAM Would Love for This Role

• Bachelor's degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience and knowledge of WIOA and TANF workforce development contracts/programs
• Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive

Salary

$43,000 - $45,000

Benefits

• Career TEAM offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and personal/vacation time
• Travel : Position may require local travel on occasion

About Career Team

Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization.

Career Team's outstanding record of accelerating the human condition has resulted in numerous honors

• Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies
• Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation
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