Youth Career Counselor & Pathways Advocate

Career-Team-36cf2150; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Team in Texas is seeking a Career Advisor – Youth to provide career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services to WIOA youth onsite. You will assess needs, determine eligibility, and guide employment plans.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree or higher, has strong communication and data-entry skills, and can work with a culturally diverse client base. This full-time, non-exempt role requires travel up to 20% within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong communication skills and knowledge about community resources
• Ability to learn specialized databases and software systems
• Respectful, culturally sensitive approach to diverse client base
• Demonstrated ability to meet goals and work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provide information and case management services to community members interested in WIOA Youth services
• Complete intake and eligibility determination for workforce programs
• Assess job seekers' employment, abilities, and training needs through interviewing, testing, and other methods
• Serve as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners and resources
• Enter data into Work In Texas and process clients through any participant information system as required
• Guide job seekers through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on their goals
• Stay on top of labor market trends and best practices in career and training paths
• Counsel clients on available job and education 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
• Meet and/or exceed program benchmarks
• Complete all required reports within the data management system

Skills

Strong communication

Case management

Data entry

Public speaking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Work In Texas

Job description

Career Team in Texas is seeking a Career Advisor – Youth to provide career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services to WIOA youth onsite. You will assess needs, determine eligibility, and guide employment plans.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree or higher, has strong communication and data-entry skills, and can work with a culturally diverse client base. This full-time, non-exempt role requires travel up to 20% within the region.