Onsite Career Counselor (Part-Time)

Career Team; California; On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental benefits

Paid vacation/time off

Local travel up to 25%

Job summary

Career Team is seeking an Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Advisor to deliver counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services. The role operates under the supervision of the Executive Director and supports workforce program goals at a Merced, CA site.

The position emphasizes intake/eligibility, IEP development, and direct client support, with strong emphasis on documentation, compliance, and collaboration with partners. This is an on-site role with local travel expectations.

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
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions
• Must be computer literate and have 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 with the ability to 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 skills, and communication skills, both oral and written required
• Knowledgeable about the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements
• A 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
• Serves as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners
• Enter data into and otherwise use and process clients through any participant information system as required, and any other database as required by the One-Stop system
• 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 assuring that 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 provided on-site at the One-Stop centers and/or located in the community in accordance with established contracts
• 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

Job description

Career Team is seeking an Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Advisor to deliver counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services. The role operates under the supervision of the Executive Director and supports workforce program goals at a Merced, CA site.

The position emphasizes intake/eligibility, IEP development, and direct client support, with strong emphasis on documentation, compliance, and collaboration with partners. This is an on-site role with local travel expectations.