EARN Career Advisor

Equus Workforce Solutions; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions is seeking a dedicated career advisor to help job seekers and career changers overcome barriers and secure placements in high-demand industries. You will deliver case management, intake, and orientation while leading job-readiness workshops and coordinating with schools, employers, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, progress monitoring, and referrals to community resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2-3 years of equivalent work experience.
• Minimum two years of experience in career advising, workforce development, or workshop facilitation.
• Strong customer service, communication (written and verbal), and public-speaking skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, maintain accurate documentation, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and adaptability in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Knowledge of diverse career pathways; healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build strong one-on-one relationships with clients to assess needs, address employment barriers, and support job placement and retention.
• Provide comprehensive case management, follow-up, and individualized support.
• Conduct customer intake, enrollment, and orientation; ensure accurate and timely documentation.
• Facilitate job readiness and professional development workshops.
• Coordinate with schools, employers, account managers, and internal teams to support positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate client records, case notes, and compliance documentation.
• Monitor participant progress, attendance, and follow-through on planned activities.
• Provide referrals to community and social service resources as needed.
• Manage program operations, including workshops, grants, reporting, and placement data.
• Collaborate with business services to align training with employer needs.
• Support compliance standards, reporting requirements, and operational improvements.
• Assist with center operations and other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Public speaking

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 2-3 years experience

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Company Description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

• Build strong one‑on‑one relationships with clients to assess needs, address employment barriers, and support job placement and retention
• Provide comprehensive case management, follow‑up, and individualized support
• Conduct customer intake, enrollment, and orientation; ensure accurate and timely documentation
• Facilitate job readiness and professional development workshops
• Coordinate with schools, employers, account managers, and internal teams to support positive outcomes
• Maintain accurate client records, case notes, and compliance documentation
• Monitor participant progress, attendance, and follow‑through on planned activities
• Provide referrals to community and social service resources as needed
• Manage program operations, including workshops, grants, reporting, and placement data
• Collaborate with business services to align training with employer needs
• Support compliance standards, reporting requirements, and operational improvements
• Assist with center operations and other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, healthcare, communications, or related field or 2 - 3 years of equivalent work experience
• Minimum two years of experience in career advising, workforce development, or workshop facilitation??
• Strong customer service, communication (written and verbal), and public‑speaking skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to prioritize tasks, maintain accurate documentation, and manage multiple responsibilities
• Demonstrated leadership and adaptability in fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environments
• Knowledge of diverse career pathways; healthcare experience preferred

Additional Information

Starting Hourly Rate: $22 - $24/hr

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.