Career Advisor for WIOA Adults & Dislocated Workers

Michigan Works! Southeast; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Pay in Lieu of Health Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Retirement Benefit with a 4% Employer/

Job summary

Michigan Works! Southeast is seeking a Career Advisor to support the WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker programs in Jackson, MI. The position involves identifying, assessing, preparing and training job seekers to qualify for opportunities identified by the Michigan Works!

Southeast Business Services team and the Pure Michigan Talent Connect. The role emphasizes providing all registered or enrolled job seekers with services, assistance and resources needed to obtain, maintain and retain employment,

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and two years’ experience in human services field, case management or related fields; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations with respect to employment and training programs and/or career and technical education programs
• Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Trade, PATH; and Food Assistance Employment and Training (FAE&T) program rules and regulations preferred
• Experience working with education, community, public and non-profit organizations
• Travel between service centers to meet the needs of the organization

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services to all clients participating in workforce activities and receiving supportive services
• Enroll clients in applicable programs when appropriate. Determine eligibility based on state and federal regulations
• Schedule and facilitate program orientations and intakes, and accurately collect all program required documentation
• Recommend supportive services, evaluate and process clients’ request for supportive services to determine eligibility
• Assess client skills utilizing required basic skill assessments and compatibility test
• Instruct Program training and workshop as assigned

Skills

Regulations knowledge

WIOA PATH FAET knowledge

Non-profit experience

Travel between centers

Education

Associate’s degree and two years’ experience in human services field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Michigan Works! Southeast is seeking a Career Advisor to support the WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker programs in Jackson, MI. The position involves identifying, assessing, preparing and training job seekers to qualify for opportunities identified by the Michigan Works!

Southeast Business Services team and the Pure Michigan Talent Connect. The role emphasizes providing all registered or enrolled job seekers with services, assistance and resources needed to obtain, maintain and retain employment,