Career Advisor

Careerteam; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental benefits

Personal/vacation time

Job summary

Career Team is seeking a Career Advisor in Cookeville, TN to provide career counseling and case management. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience.

Key responsibilities include guiding jobseekers, completing intake assessments, maintaining case files, and conducting workshops. A competitive salary of $40,000 and benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, behavioral science or a related field.
• Two years of experience in training, counseling, case management or related services.
• Ability to motivate customers toward achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive case management services to registered customers.
• Enter data into participant information systems.
• Guide jobseekers in developing individual employment plans.

Skills

Two years of experience in training, counseling, case management

Computer literacy

Excellent interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Time-management skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, behavioral science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

Job Overview

Career Team is looking to hire a Career Advisor who will provide career counseling, intensive case management, and follow‑up services under the supervision of the Career Services Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive case management services to registered customers within the One‑Stop system.
• Complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce program, assessing jobseekers’ employment and training needs through interviewing, testing, and other methods.
• Enter data into participant information systems and other required databases.
• Guide jobseekers through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on their occupational goals.
• Counsel clients on available job opportunities, training programs, and other services.
• Complete Individual Training Account (ITA) vouchers and other documents 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, ensuring case files contain required documentation.
• Maintain accurate individual case files for each registered customer, ensuring compliance requirements are met.
• Develop a comprehensive Individual Employment Plan (IEP) for all customers, providing referral and tracking of eligible customers into contracted programs.
• Meet and/or exceed program benchmarks and participate in all staff events such as training, staff meetings and individual supervision.
• Complete all required reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, behavioral science or a related field.
• Two years of experience in training, counseling, case management or related services.
• Substantial case management experience and ability to read and interpret policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse customer base and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
• Role‑model ability to motivate customers toward achieving goals.
• Computer literacy, including effective use of the internet, e‑mail, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to meet and/or exceed set goals and objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, time‑management, customer‑service, organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Salary: $40,000 per year. Competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and personal/vacation time.

Equal Opportunity

Career TEAM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification).