Career Counselor & Pathways Specialist

Equus; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Professional development plans

Summer Fridays

Wellness sessions

Life insurance

401k contributions

Referral bonus

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Grant Associates in Pittsburgh is seeking a Career Counselor/Case Manager to support participants in WIOA programs. You will conduct screenings, assess needs, create individualized employment plans, and provide ongoing case management with diligent documentation and outcome tracking.

Collaborate with training providers and community partners to deliver job search assistance, resume workshops, and career pathway exploration in in-demand industries.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in career counseling, case management and a relevant bachelor's degree or 5 years equivalent with HS Diploma.
• Strong counseling, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage caseloads of 30+ participants and meet targets.
• Proficiency in data systems and Microsoft Office; familiarity with digital workspaces.
• Strong documentation, organization and time management.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eligibility screenings and enroll participants into WIOA programs.
• Assess participant skills, interests, barriers and career goals.
• Develop individualized employment plans with measurable goals.
• Provide ongoing case management and documentation.
• Maintain participant records in case management systems.
• Deliver career counseling, labor market information, and job search assistance.
• Facilitate workshops on resumes and interview skills.
• Assist with career pathway exploration in the Cincinnati region.
• Connect participants to transportation, childcare, and work-related needs.
• Identify and coordinate training opportunities (ITAs, on-the-job, apprenticeships).
• Monitor progress and ensure successful completion of training.
• Collaborate with training providers and partner agencies.
• Ensure compliance with WIOA regulations and meet performance metrics.
• Track outcomes like employment placement, retention, and earnings.
• Prepare reports for audits and program monitoring.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information.

Skills

Counseling

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Documentation

Organization

Time management

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Business, Education, or related field

5 years equivalent experience with HS Diploma

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

SharePoint

MS Teams

AI tools

Job description

Grant Associates in Pittsburgh is seeking a Career Counselor/Case Manager to support participants in WIOA programs. You will conduct screenings, assess needs, create individualized employment plans, and provide ongoing case management with diligent documentation and outcome tracking.

Collaborate with training providers and community partners to deliver job search assistance, resume workshops, and career pathway exploration in in-demand industries.