Career Advisor I

C2 GPS- Brevard Flager Volusia; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with Employer Match

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft

Job summary

C2 Global Professional Services in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a Career Advisor I to provide career counseling, case management, and employment support for grant-funded programs. You will guide clients through assessments, create individualized plans, and connect them with training and community resources.

The role emphasizes helping participants overcome barriers and achieve long-term self-sufficiency. Initial focus is SNAP Employment & Training with a path to adjust focus as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of workforce development, economic development, and project management.
• Knowledge of effective conflict resolution practices, or individual case management and career counseling.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, technology, and computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive career assessments to determine interests and aptitude.
• Identifies training needs and develops individualized employment plans.
• Guides job seekers through career development and exploration processes.
• Provides labor market information to help set realistic career goals.
• Educates participants on job search skills and industry trends.
• Assists with resume development, mock interviews, and job search strategies.
• Refers participants to training opportunities and financial aid options.
• Completes ITA, training and/or supportive service requests timely.
• Maintains ongoing caseload contact and progress monitoring.

Skills

Workforce development

Economic development

Project management

Case management

Career counseling

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

TheCareer Advisor I (CA)is a pivotal role on the team. The CA provides career counseling and coaching to help customers enhance their training and professional skillset to obtain employment in their desired field. The CA expands job seeker employment opportunities through career exploration strategies and directly impacts C2 GPS’ mission success.

Provides customer-centered career counseling, case management, and employment support services to individuals participating in TANF, SNAP Employment & Training, and other grant-funded programs. Develops trusting and respectful relationships with participants to assess their goals, strengths, and barriers to employment. Creates individualized employment and career plans, delivers job-readiness coaching, and connects clients with training opportunities, supportive services, and community resources. Monitors progress, works collaboratively with participants to address their needs in order to successfully overcome employment and personal barriers, and provides ongoing guidance to promote employment, economic stability, and long-term self-sufficiency.

Initial focus is SNAP Employment & Training, however, we reserve the right to make adjustments to area(s) of focus based on the needs of the organization, our customer, and funding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides comprehensive career assessments (including professional level customers and to individuals with substantial barriers to employment) to determine occupational interests and aptitude. Identifies training and development needs, current level of vocational skills, employment history, interests, and abilities to assist jobseekers in understanding career options based on their long-term career goals.

• Influences and empowers job seekers and program participants to find employment. This includes recommending helpful workforce programs and services at the local, state, and federal level that customers are eligible to participate and enroll in. Conducts intake process and completes program eligibility for grant funded programs.
• Guides job seekers through the career development & exploration process. Helps determine occupational interests and abilities using a wide range of workforce tools, such as aptitude assessments, interviewing techniques, resume writing, and other career planning services.
• Provides useful and relevant labor market information to include, but not limited to, opportunities, qualifications, and expected pay in various industries to help customers develop actionable and realistic career goals.
• Educates participants on job search skills and industry trends to get them prepared for employment. Uses electronic and other resources to help customers make career and job search decisions. Directly assists jobseekers with resume development, simulated mock interviews, and developing successful job search strategies.
• Provides information regarding training opportunities and educational/training vendors based on jobseeker interest. Also provides customer information on other financial aid and scholarships available.
• Refers participants to training opportunities (occupational skills training, work-based training, apprenticeship) for employability skills and other professional development opportunities.
• Prepares & submits Individual Training Account (ITA), work-based training requests, and/or supportive service requests timely.
• Continuously evaluates customers’ needs and provides referrals/connections to internal or external support services to help overcome challenges and obstacles that could undermine the jobseekers’ academic or career success. Maintains continuous contact with customers in caseload to provide on-going career services, case management, career advising, and regularly monitors progress to ensure completion of academic or occupational goals.
• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with internal team members, the public and external partners.
• Partners with business solutions unit within career centers to help identify employment opportunities for participants.
• Proactively screens and refers participants to job opportunities they are qualified for with focus on training-related development.
• Proactively seeks ways to improve workforce services to meet labor market needs.
• Manages customer information and enters required data (service codes and case notes) into the management information system(s) in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned and fulfills responsibilities as required. Ensures that case files meet/exceed all local, state, and federal quality assurance requirements.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of workforce development, economic development, and project management.
• Knowledge of effective conflict resolution practices, or individual case management and career counseling.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, technology, and computer skills.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work with diverse customers with unique needs and communication styles.
• Can effectively handle or resolve stressful or challenging situations with difficult customers. Is sensitive to customer needs and feelings and demonstrates concern for others.
• Excellent case management, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, coworkers, Board staff, and the public.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

C2 Global Professional Services is an award-winning employment and training organization that prepares and places people into productive jobs. We’re located in five regions in Texas and one in Florida. We strive to fulfill our mission by following our Core Values of "Respect, Communication, Customer Engagement and Ingenuity."

Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone’s life. You would not only have a great and dedicated team to work with, but you would also be eligible to take advantage of a competitive benefits plan which includes:

• Health Insurance (with no cost options for employee only plans)
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(K) with 100% Employer Match up to 6% individual contributions
• Critical Illness/Accident
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft

Full Time with Benefits

Pay 42,000.00 year

LOCATION:

1position available - Palm Bay Career Center

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates or undergraduate degree preferred.
• Previous related workforce experience strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance with good driving record.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical requirements include lifting to 10 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, bending, and walking to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity, speech, and hearing. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Occasional driving and travel may be required. Flexible hours may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO/AA

C2 Global Professional Services, LLC reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. Our policy prohibits employment decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, pregnancy, medical condition, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Employment decisions can include hiring, firing, compensation, benefits, promotion, training selection, or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions will be made based on individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications.