Career Advisor

The Fedcap Group; Houlton (ME); On-site; USD 41,400 - 50,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

No nights or weekends

Job summary

The Fedcap Group is seeking a Career Advisor for their Houlton site to support program participants facing barriers to employment. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload, guide participants in developing career plans, and offer individualized support services. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred along with multi-lingual skills in Lingala, French, and English. The position offers a starting salary of $46,000+, a comprehensive benefits package, and a Monday–Friday schedule without nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or high school diploma/GED with equivalent experience.
• Multi-lingual skills preferred in Lingala, French, and English.
• Minimum of one year in career services or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of participants and develop Career Plans.
• Build trusting relationships and provide individualized services.
• Identify needed support services and make referrals.
• Develop resumes and other employment materials.
• Complete administrative tasks timely.

Skills

Multi-lingual skills (Lingala, French, English)

Organizational and time management skills

Cultural sensitivity

Technology proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Career Advisor with Fedcap Families at our Houlton site, you’ll be the primary point of support for a caseload of program participants facing barriers to economic wellbeing and seeking meaningful employment opportunities and self-sufficiency. You’ll work with participants from the time they are referred to our program until they find employment. Working in concert with other team members, you’ll serve as a mentor, liaison, and troubleshooter. If you are mission driven and want to create opportunities for people in your community facing barriers to wellbeing, this is a great opportunity.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Managing a caseload of participants, orienting them to our program and jointly developing Career Plans that outline their career goals and specific action steps to increase employability and address existing barriers to employment.
• Building trusting relationships with participants and providing individualized services using a variety of modes to appeal and cater to participants’ distinct preferences and engagement styles.
• Identifying needed support services (childcare, transportation, job training, and educational services, etc.) and making referrals to both internal and external services, coordinating effectively with other team members.
• Developing quality resumes, cover letters, and other employment materials to assist participants seeking employment.
• Providing outstanding service to all program participants throughout their journey and acting with a non-judgmental approach, demonstrating high levels of unconditional positive regard.
• Completing administrative tasks in a timely manner, including receiving referrals, scheduling appointments, returning phone calls and other communications, and documenting all participant interactions.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree preferred OR high school diploma/GED plus equivalent experience.
• Multi-lingual skills: If you speak, read and write in Lingala, French and English, that is a big plus!!
• Minimum of one year of experience in career services, case management, workforce development, or social services OR in a related field such as education, healthcare administration, retail or hospitality management, or human resources.
• High level of cultural sensitivity, knowledge of trauma-informed approaches, and understanding of equality in workforce development and employment services.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including ability to prioritize urgent or sensitive needs and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and other technology systems to manage caseload and performance needs.
• Valid US Driver’s license.

Compensation & Benefits

• Minimum starting salary $46,000+, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and generous paid time off.
• Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. No nights. No weekends.
• To meet the needs of local participants, Multi-Linguist job seekers that read, write, and speak fluent Lingala, Portuguese, and English are encouraged to apply.

Who We Are

Our mission at Fedcap Families is to help Maine families achieve long-term economic well-being through access to employment, training and education, and community resources. Our program was designed to meet the existing and emerging needs of the people of Maine – both long-term Maine residents as well as New Mainers building a future in our beautiful state. Our services include case management, work readiness, vocational and employer-based training, job placement, and post placement support. We provide services statewide through 16 locations throughout Maine employing 185 talented, caring team members who are passionate about our work and committed to ensuring that every person served experiences the dignity that comes from being self-sufficient.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.

About Us

Mission: Fedcap, Inc. makes high outcome, life-changing, sustainable differences for individuals and families to improve their economic well-being through work.

Fedcap, Inc. offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment and become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational and employer based training, job placement and post placement supports.

Fedcap, Inc. provides a broad range of services to thousands of individuals across a growing footprint, helping them achieve economic and social well-being. Our team of talented, caring staff are passionate about our work. They are committed to ensuring that every individual served can experience the dignity that comes from a job.

Fedcap, Inc. launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018.

Website: https://fedcapinc.org/