Career Advisor - NYC

America Works Network of Companies; New York (NY); In loco; USD 50.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

401K with employer matching

Gym Membership

Descrizione del lavoro

America Works Network of Companies in Jamaica is seeking a Career Advisor to provide employment case management services for low-income and underserved job seekers. The role focuses on strengths-based planning and hands-on support to help clients advance toward meaningful employment.

The ideal candidate has case management experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. On-site schedule is Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with comprehensive benefits and a mission-driven work

Competenze

• Minimum of a 4-year degree; relevant experience in social services a plus.
• Experience working with clients in workforce development or social services contexts.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Mansioni

• Conduct intake, eligibility screening, and job readiness assessments with participants
• Oversee barrier removal before and after placement, coordinating housing, healthcare, childcare, etc.
• Develop individualized employment service plans for participants
• Meet with participants in-person or via phone/video to monitor progress toward goals
• Provide supported job search, education applications, and exam preparation assistance
• Maintain detailed case notes, attendance logs, and submit weekly reports
• Refer clients to trainings and certification programs
• Meet enrollment and job placement targets weekly, quarterly, and annually
• Model professionalism and inclusiveness to create a safe career development environment

Conoscenze

Case management

Job readiness assessments

Client counseling

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

SharePoint

Team collaboration

Formazione

4-year degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

SharePoint

MS Teams

Descrizione del lavoro

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Job Title: Career Advisor

Compensation: $50,000 to $55,000 Annual Salary

Location: Jamaica

Schedule: On-Site Monday to Friday (9am-5pm)

Purpose: A socially conscious company is seeking a Career Advisor to provide employment case management services for low-income and underserved job seekers. The ideal candidate has case management experience and/or can provide individualized career services, enjoys working with diverse groups of people, and is a self-starter looking to play a proactive role in helping job seekers with discovering their strengths, goal-planning, and taking actionable steps towards career development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, eligibility screening, and job readiness assessments with participants
• Oversee barrier removal before and after job placement, ensuring the participant has the resources and support they need to obtain and retain employment (i.e. housing, clothing, healthcare, childcare, etc.)
• Develop individualized employment service plans for participants
• Regularly meet with participants in-person or over phone/video to ensure program participants are continually progressing towards their professional, personal, and academic goals
• Provide individualized support to clients during their job search efforts, higher education applications, personal and career assessments, and exam preparation
• Maintain detailed case notes, update attendance logs, submit weekly reports, and other administrative tasks on a timely basis
• Refer clients to vocational trainings, technical skills classes, and other certification programs
• Meet weekly, quarterly, and annual enrollment and job placement numbers
• Model professionalism and inclusiveness, cultivate a safe environment for career development, and motivated clients to find full-time employment

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-year degree, relevant experience and/or advanced studies in social services a plus
• One to three (1-3) years of experience working with clients/participants in a workforce development, social services, or community-based context
• Experience developing individualized service and/or employment plans for participants preferred
• Experience and/or passion for serving individuals from disadvantaged and underserved populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed, and/or Two-Generational methods a definite plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and/or SharePoint preferred
• Understanding of workforce development, employment services, and adult education a definite plus
• Strong communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO Package (Vacation Accrual, Sick Time, 9 Company Holidays)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 401K with Employer Matching After 1 Year
• Optional Gym Membership at New York Sports Club After 1 Year
• Wonderful team, great work-life balance, and an opportunity to work towards an important mission of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency

Location

This position is currently accepting applications.