Career Counselor

Paycom - ATS; Waite Park (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical health plan

Health Savings Account

Nice Healthcare

Dental plan

FSA

Life/AD&D

Long term disability

Critical illness option

401(k) Plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Avivo in Waite Park, MN is seeking a Career Counselor to provide intensive case management and employment services for MFIP participants. You will partner with individuals to identify goals, overcome barriers, and build pathways toward meaningful work and long-term self-sufficiency.

Join a 32-hour work week organization that offers full-time pay and benefits, supporting balance and sustainable results across the St. Cloud community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with four years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree in human services or a related field with two years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field.
• Experience supporting individuals from diverse cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds.
• Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to support participants in goal setting, career exploration, and employment planning.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working independently in community-based settings.
• Experience facilitating workshops, presentations, or group discussions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic data systems.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, participant-centered services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct participant orientations, intake assessments, and employment planning activities.
• Help participants identify career goals that align with their strengths, interests, and skills.
• Provide career counseling, job search assistance, resume development, and interview preparation.
• Assist participants in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.
• Support participants in accessing training, educational opportunities, and community resources.
• Facilitate workshops on employment-related topics such as digital literacy, workplace communication, employer expectations, and resume writing.
• Develop relationships with employers and identify employment opportunities for participants.
• Represent Avivo at hiring events, networking opportunities, and community-based employment activities.
• Maintain accurate participant records, case notes, reporting, and database documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to support participant success and positive employment outcomes.

Skills

Career counseling

Case management

Communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Coaching

Microsoft Office

Electronic data systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in human services

Bachelor's degree in human services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic data systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 110 2nd Street South Waite Park - Waite Park, MN 56301, 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.

Why This Role Matters

At Avivo, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live well and work well.

As a Career Counselor, you will provide intensive case management, career exploration, and employment services to individuals enrolled in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). You'll partner with participants to identify career goals, overcome barriers, and build pathways toward meaningful employment and long-term self-sufficiency.

Working throughout the St. Cloud community, you'll help individuals discover their strengths, explore career opportunities, access training and education, and connect with employment resources. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping people achieve their goals, improve their financial stability, and create brighter futures for themselves and their families.

And yes — Avivo is a 32-hour work week organization, offering full-time pay and benefits while supporting balance and sustainability in your work.

What You'll Do

• Conduct participant orientations, intake assessments, and employment planning activities
• Help participants identify career goals that align with their strengths, interests, and skills
• Provide career counseling, job search assistance, resume development, and interview preparation
• Assist participants in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment
• Support participants in accessing training, educational opportunities, and community resources
• Facilitate workshops on employment-related topics such as digital literacy, workplace communication, employer expectations, and resume writing
• Develop relationships with employers and identify employment opportunities for participants
• Represent Avivo at hiring events, networking opportunities, and community-based employment activities
• Maintain accurate participant records, case notes, reporting, and database documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to support participant success and positive employment outcomes

Qualifications: What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED with four years of relevant experience
• OR an associate degree in human services or a related field with two years of relevant experience
• OR a bachelor's degree in human services or a related field
• Experience supporting individuals from diverse cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds
• Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to support participants in goal setting, career exploration, and employment planning
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience working independently in community-based settings
• Experience facilitating workshops, presentations, or group discussions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic data systems
• Commitment to culturally responsive, participant-centered services
• Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the community

What We Offer

• 32-hour full-time work week
• Medical Health plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Nice Healthcare: offers chat, video visits and in-home primary care visits
• 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

Make a Difference with Avivo.

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

Avivo 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.