Career Advisor

Careerteam; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 35,473 - 36,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with a generous employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

Career Team in Farmington, NM, is seeking a full-time Career Advisor to provide career counseling and intensive case management services. The position is 100% onsite, requiring the selected candidate to assist in impactful career development for job seekers.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft and Google suites. A competitive wage of $25.75 – $26.35 per hour is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience combining elements of training, counseling, case management or other services.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse customer base.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive case management services to registered customers.
• Guide jobseekers through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP).
• Complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce program.

Skills

Case management

Career counseling

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

Career TEAM is looking to hire a Career Advisor who will perform professional work providing career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services. Work is performed under the supervision of the WIOA Program Lead. The Career Advisor reports to the WIOA Program Lead. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

The Career Advisor is an integral part of our team and will assist us with our mission of accelerating the human condition!

Career Team also offers a competitive package including

• 401k with a generous employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employee-sponsored HSA on any qualifying plans
• Disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance

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

The Ideal Qualifications Include

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience combining elements of training, counseling, case management or other services
• 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
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to serve and influence as a role model to customers and motivate them towards achieving goals
• Demonstrated ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse customer base with the ability to be culturally sensitive
• Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A valid driver’s license

Hourly Wage: $25.75 – $26.35/hour

Travel: Position may require local travel up to 40% of the time

Position Type: Non‑exempt, full‑time

Background Check: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.

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.