Career Counselor

Avivo; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 44,429 - 55,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Health Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Avivo in Minneapolis, MN is hiring for a full-time Employment Specialist to support participants in obtaining and maintaining employment. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and offers a 32-hour work week with competitive benefits.

You will assess eligibility, develop employment plans, provide case management, and connect participants with resources. The position emphasizes serving diverse communities and advancing workforce readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• With a high school diploma or GED, a minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role is required.
• If associate degree in human services or related field, a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role is required.
• If bachelor's degree in human services or related field, no additional experience is required. Partial credit will be given for an internship with an applicable BA completed.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and review all required documentation and determine participant eligibility.
• Complete comprehensive needs assessment on all individuals referred with respect to contract policies and guidelines.
• Develop individual employment plans and assist participants in accessing the public and private resources to meet goals outlined in the plan.
• Provide intensive case management and advocacy for participants and their families.
• Help participants develop and strengthen work behaviors and employability.
• Establish effective relationships with area training institutions to increase participant's skill levels and job market competitiveness.
• Promote continued education and lifelong learning to prepare participants for career advancement.
• Assist participants with obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.
• Distribute incentives and support services in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Identify possible areas for program improvement based on the need of participants.
• Maintain participant files; submit reporting forms, and other data as required.

Skills

Case management

Employment counseling

Interpersonal communication

Cultural competence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in human services

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Job Details: 1825 Chicago - MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: $26.70 - $33.38 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Employment Services - Career Development

Do you know, you have the power to change the course of someone’s life? Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people. This position works 32hrs/week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Obtain and review all required documentation and determine participant eligibility.
• Complete comprehensive needs assessment on all individuals referred with respect to contract policies and guidelines.
• Develop individual employment plans and assist participants in accessing the public and private resources to meet goals outlined in the plan.
• Provide intensive case management and advocacy for participants and their families.
• Help participants develop and strengthen work behaviors and employability.
• Establish effective relationships with area training institutions to increase participant's skill levels and job market competitiveness.
• Promote continued education and lifelong learning to prepare participants for career advancement.
• Assist participants with obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.
• Distribute incentives and support services in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Identify possible areas for program improvement based on the need of participants.
• Maintain participant files; submit reporting forms, and other data as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• With a high school diploma or GED, a minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role is required.
• If associate degree in human services or related field, a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role is required.
• If bachelor's degree in human services or related field, no additional experience is required. Partial credit will be given for an internship with an applicable BA completed.
• Experience and desire to work with persons of diverse cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.

Preferred

• Global Career Development Facilitator Certification preferred or ability to become certified.
• Two or more years of experience providing vocational/employment counseling, case management, vocational rehabilitation, supported work settings, community mental health, or chemical dependency services.

Benefits

• 32‑hour full‑time work week
• Medical Health Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Nice Healthcare — chat, video visits, and in‑home primary care
• Dental Plan
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Long‑Term Disability
• Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance, and short‑term disability
• 401(k) Plan
• 10 paid holidays & generous PTO

In Addition

• Mission driven culture that celebrates diversity
• Clinical supervision towards licensure
• Competitive pay, based on education & experience
• Mileage reimbursement

Avivo will begin participating in E-Verify effective July 1, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Avivo is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.