SNAP & Choices Career Advisor - Empower Job Seekers

Career TEAM; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Team is hiring a Choices/SNAP Career Advisor to provide career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services for eligible participants in the Choices and SNAP programs, under supervision of the Program Manager.

The role involves data entry, development of individual employment plans, and counseling on opportunities and services to help participants reach goals. Requires a degree and 1–2 years of experience; onsite, full-time with 15% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1-2 years of work experience.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge about community resources.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to make decisions.
• Able to relate to participants and be culturally sensitive.
• Must be computer literate with MS Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and learn databases.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Choices/SNAP case management services to eligible participants.
• Complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce program.
• Assess jobseekers’ employment and training needs through interviewing, testing, and other methods.
• Enter data into Work In Texas/TIERS and other required systems.
• Guide jobseekers through individual employment plans (IEP) based on goals.
• Counsel clients on job opportunities, training programs, and services.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Culturally sensitive

MS Office proficiency

Ability to work with diverse pop.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

1–2 years of work experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Career Team is hiring a Choices/SNAP Career Advisor to provide career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services for eligible participants in the Choices and SNAP programs, under supervision of the Program Manager.

The role involves data entry, development of individual employment plans, and counseling on opportunities and services to help participants reach goals. Requires a degree and 1–2 years of experience; onsite, full-time with 15% travel.