Impactful Part-Time Career Counselor

Career Team; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Paid time off

Job summary

Career Team in Merced, CA is seeking a part-time Career Advisor to provide professional counseling, intensive case management, and follow‑up services under the supervision of the Executive Director.

You will support community members with intake, eligibility, and employment planning, guiding job seekers through opportunities and training programs while maintaining accurate case files and meeting program benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in operations.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge about community resources.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make well‑thought‑out decisions.
• Computer literate with MS Word and Excel skills at minimum, and the ability to learn specialized databases and software systems.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse customer base and be culturally sensitive.
• Ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them towards achieving goals.
• Ability to meet and/or exceed set goals and objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledgeable about the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient in maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• A Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Provide information and case management services to the community
• Complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce program
• Assess jobseekers’ employment and training needs and abilities through interviewing, testing, and other methods
• Serve as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners
• Enter data into and otherwise use and process clients through the participant information system and any required database
• Guide job seekers through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on their specific occupational goals
• Counsel clients on available job opportunities, training programs, and other services
• Refer individuals to appropriate services, training programs, or job opportunities and follow up on those activities
• Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, job clubs, and other group presentations for clients
• Follow all policies, procedures, and regulations related to eligibility documentation; ensure that case files have originals and/or copies of eligibility documentation
• Maintain accurate individual case files for each registered customer, ensuring each file contains all required eligibility documents and meets compliance requirements
• Develop a comprehensive Individual Employment Plan (IEP) for all customers; provide referral and tracking of eligible customers into contracted programs
• Meet and/or exceed program benchmarks; participate in all staff‑related events as required including but not limited to training, staff meetings, and individual supervision
• Complete all required reports

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

MS Word & Excel

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

Career Team in Merced, CA is seeking a part-time Career Advisor to provide professional counseling, intensive case management, and follow‑up services under the supervision of the Executive Director.

You will support community members with intake, eligibility, and employment planning, guiding job seekers through opportunities and training programs while maintaining accurate case files and meeting program benchmarks.