Career Advisor

Equus; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Professional development plans

Summer Fridays

Wellness sessions

Life insurance

401k contributions

Referral bonus

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Grant Associates in Pittsburgh is seeking a Career Counselor/Case Manager to support participants in WIOA programs. You will conduct screenings, assess needs, create individualized employment plans, and provide ongoing case management with diligent documentation and outcome tracking.

Collaborate with training providers and community partners to deliver job search assistance, resume workshops, and career pathway exploration in in-demand industries.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in career counseling, case management and a relevant bachelor's degree or 5 years equivalent with HS Diploma.
• Strong counseling, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage caseloads of 30+ participants and meet targets.
• Proficiency in data systems and Microsoft Office; familiarity with digital workspaces.
• Strong documentation, organization and time management.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eligibility screenings and enroll participants into WIOA programs.
• Assess participant skills, interests, barriers and career goals.
• Develop individualized employment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide ongoing case management and documentation.
• Maintain participant records in case management systems.
• Deliver career counseling, labor market information, and job search assistance.
• Facilitate workshops on resumes and interview skills.
• Assist with career pathway exploration in the Cincinnati region.
• Connect participants to transportation, childcare, and work-related needs.
• Identify and coordinate training opportunities (ITAs, on-the-job, apprenticeships).
• Monitor progress and ensure successful completion of training.
• Collaborate with training providers and partner agencies.
• Ensure compliance with WIOA regulations and meet performance metrics.
• Track outcomes like employment placement, retention, and earnings.
• Prepare reports for audits and program monitoring.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information.

Skills

Counseling

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Documentation

Organization

Time management

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Business, Education, or related field

5 years equivalent experience with HS Diploma

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

SharePoint

MS Teams

AI tools

Job description

• Compensation: USD 48000 - USD 50000 - yearly

Company Description

Who We Are

Our employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a great place to work, and often recommend open positions to friends. We are a culturally diverse company with competitive benefits, frequent opportunities for growth and change, training and fun activities!

Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Culture, Innovation, and Green teams.

Job Description

• Conduct eligibility screenings and enroll participants into WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, and/or Youth programs
• Perform comprehensive assessments of participant skills, interests, barriers, and career goals
• Develop individualized employment plans (IEPs) with measurable goals and timelines
• Provide ongoing case management, including regular follow-ups and documentation
• Maintain accurate and timely participant records in case management systems
• Deliver career counseling, labor market information, and job search assistance
• Facilitate workshops on resume writing, interviewing skills, and job readiness
• Assist participants with career pathway exploration aligned with in-demand industries in the Cincinnati region
• Connect participants to supportive services such as transportation, childcare, and work-related needs
• Identify and coordinate occupational skills training opportunities (e.g., ITAs, on-the-job training, apprenticeships)
• Monitor participant progress in training programs and ensure successful completion
• Collaborate with training providers, community colleges, and partner agencies
• Ensure adherence to WIOA regulations, policies, and meet team/individual performance metrics
• Track outcomes such as employment placement, retention, and earnings
• Prepare reports and documentation for audits and program monitoring
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in career counseling, case management and Bachelors degree in Human Services, Social Work, Business, Education, or related field or 5 years equivalent experience with HS Diploma
• Strong counseling, coaching, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage caseloads of 30+ participants and meet performance targets
• Proficiency in data systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and digital workspaces (examples: common AI tools, Sharepoint, MS Teams)
• Strong documentation, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including individuals with barriers to employment

Additional Information

We provide:

• Competitive wages for high performance
• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Guided Professional Development Plans
• Summer Fridays
• Weekly Wellness Sessions
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer 401k Contributions
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Company Picnics Volunteer Experiences
• Access to Free Financial Counseling
• Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Innovation and Green teams.

About Us: Grant Associates is a national workforce development company that is passionate about raising the economic security for the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Since opening our doors in 1997, we have operated programs in cities large and small, partnering with communities to build the human side of economic development. As one of the largest workforce development organizations in North America, we have provided workforce development services to more than 50,000 companies and helped more than 1.2 million people achieve their career goals. Grant Associates is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Group, a leading international provider of Human Services with offices in ten countries.

Grant Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, reprisal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.