Career Center Advisor II

Alliance For Workforce Development, Inc.; Quincy (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc. (AFWD) is hiring a Career Center Advisor in Quincy to support both youth and adult job seekers through career guidance, training support, and employment services within the America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) system.

The role focuses on assessing eligibility for federally funded programs, building personalized career plans, and coordinating with community partners while maintaining accurate documentation to ensure program success.

Qualifications

• Is highly organized and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Has strong computer and documentation skills.
• Enjoys working with youth and adults from all walks of life.
• Is creative, innovative, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Brings integrity, accountability, and heart to the work.
• Can manage a caseload of 40+ clients while maintaining high standards for service and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility for federally funded employment and training programs.
• Build customized career plans and provide ongoing support to youth and adult participants.
• Help individuals identify employment, education, and training opportunities.
• Document and manage program requirements with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Coordinate with community partners, training providers, and employers to maximize impact.
• Serve as a motivator, mentor, and problem-solver for individuals working toward their career goals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Documentation skills

People skills

Caseload management

Integrity

Multitasking

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Quincy, CA 95971, Salary Range: $22.50 - $24.84 Hourly, Career Center Advisor - Plumas County (Quincy)

$22.50- $24.84/hour | Full-Time | Nonprofit | Meaningful Work

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of people in your community? Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc. (AFWD), a nonprofit leader in workforce development, is hiring a Career Center Advisor for our Quincy location to serve both youth and adult job seekers through career guidance, training support, and employment services within the America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) system.

We work with individuals facing a variety of barriers—including homelessness, parenting, justice involvement, foster care, basic skill challenges, and more—to help them move forward with employment, training, and long-term career support. If you're driven by purpose, thrive on human connection, and aren’t afraid of hard work, this is where your passion meets impact.

What We’re Looking For:

• Is highly organized and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Has strong computer and documentation skills
• Enjoys working with youth and adults from all walks of life
• Is creative, innovative, and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Brings integrity, accountability, and heart to the work
• Can manage a caseload of 40+ clients while maintaining high standards for service and compliance

The Work You’ll Do:

• Assess eligibility for federally funded employment and training programs
• Build customized career plans and provide ongoing support to youth and adult participants
• Help individuals identify employment, education, and training opportunities
• Document and manage program requirements with accuracy and attention to detail
• Coordinate with community partners, training providers, and employers to maximize impact
• Serve as a motivator, mentor, and problem-solver for individuals working toward their career goals

Why Work With Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven team changing lives every day
• Extensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement
• A culture that values people, purpose, and balance
• Opportunities to grow professionally and expand your impact
• Vacation, sick leave, and 18 paid holidays each year—including Christmas Eve through New Year's

Scope and Range of Responsibility: Under the direction of the Program Supervisor and/or Program Manager, the incumbent will support Self-Service and Informational Activities, directing job seekers to available resources and opportunities, and will support the team in a variety of components of the WIOA program. In compliance with Federal, State, and Local rules, regulations and guidelines, the incumbent will provide eligibility screening for various Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs and other specialty grants, and assure all verification and documentation is accurate, complete and retained in accordance with program requirements, while providing guidance to participants toward a career pathway. The incumbent will maintain the Management Information System (MIS), CalJobs tracking system, integrated job seeker and employer databases, and perform follow-up services. In addition, the incumbent will assist with program orientations, group-paced computer and other training workshops, and provide clerical support to the integrated cross-functional service team. The position requires travel throughout AFWD's service area.

Depending on program assignment, the incumbent may provide case management and services under WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth, and/or other specialty grant programs. Responsibilities may include comprehensive assessments, development and maintenance of individualized service/employment strategies, supportive services, education and training coordination, work-based learning, documentation and case notes, employment services, exit planning, and required follow-up.

Organizational Structure: The Career Center Advisor’s immediate supervisor is the Program Supervisor and/or Program Manager, who is responsible for WIOA and other job seeker program(s) throughout AFWD’s service area. The Program Manager’s immediate supervisor is the Deputy Director. The Program Supervisor and/or Program Manager will provide direction, supervise the quality of work, manage the quantity of work, and provide training and evaluation of the incumbent’s position responsibilities, and will provide the annual appraisal of the incumbent’s performance.

Mission Elements of the Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc.: AFWD is a regional nonprofit providing workforce development and human resource services; dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through its communities, by assisting businesses, organizations and job seekers with their pathways to success. Shared values include Service, Integrity, Collaboration and People. See www.afwd.org.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

A. Provides Outreach/Orientation to those applying for participation in programs.

• Participate in AJCC orientations and workshops providing information related to eligibility for WIOA programs and services under all funding titles. Conducts basic skills testing when appropriate.
• Present program information and recruitment materials to community partners and prospective clients.
• Maintain a caseload of clients, as determined by the Program Supervisor and/or Program Manager, encouraging completion of education and/or job placement.
• Refer customers to other appropriate community resources available.
• Participate as a member of the integrated Rapid Response team for closures. Assists other programs in AFWD counties with Rapid Response activities and peak eligibility demands.
• Provide assistance