Job Details

Job Description
Job Title: Career Advisor

Department: Workforce Development & Career Services

Reports to: AVP of Career Services

Position Supervised: N/A

Employment Class: Full Time/Regular/ Exempt

Workdays: Monday through Friday

Customary Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (*Hours are extended when workload is increased.)

Position Summary:

The Career Advisor will aid in outreach and marketing to ensure underemployed and unemployed job seekers are aware of services and to re-engage those that are currently not participating in the workforce. They will support innovative tech-enabled tools such as assessments that help job seekers understand their skills and aptitude for different jobs and pathways, and other tech-tools such as support service navigation. Career advisors gain employer commitments to interview and/or hire reskilled workers, support furloughed/released workers, and develop internship/apprenticeships programs to support job seekers to self-sufficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists individuals with identifying appropriate resources to address employment needs.
• Conducts individual aptitude and needs assessments for CUL program eligibility, appropriateness, and barrier evaluation.
• Reviews employment opportunities and to match job seekers appropriately based on existing skills and talents and/or the opportunity to improve on existing skill and talents in on demand careers.
• Facilitates Career Services Presentation for agency programs for individuals looking for assistance in reentering the job market.
• Establish connections with employers, training providers, and tools through multiple forums such as employer/coach sessions and career fairs or virtual career fairs ("VCFs" or individually a "VCF ").
• Work directly with area strategic partners and CUL services to aid in barrier removal and additional opportunities.
• Provide support for reskilling through identified providers with programs that align to in-demand skills and occupations and the multitude of funding programs available for the under/unemployed job seeker.
• Provide support for reskilling through identified providers with programs that align to in-demand skills and occupations and the multitude of funding programs available for the under/unemployed job seeker.
• Conduct workforce readiness presentations regarding employment access such as how to complete an employment application and partnering with area subject matter experts to increase individuals' skills and talents.
• Plan and execute Career Fairs with assistance of OMJ partners, community partners or funders.
• Assist clients with accessing appropriate interview attire.
• Case management to ensure and support accurate reporting.
• Create innovative ways to assist job seekers seeking and obtaining stable work.
• Build relationships with area businesses to assist in direct job placement.
• Enters all participants' information into data tracking systems, including case notes.
• Submits weekly activity reports reflecting presentations, community events, clients served and other activities.
• Maintains the most up-to-date information on clients.
• Ensures documentation and files are in an audit-ready in compliance with laws, regulations, and established policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills
Education and Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in human services, business, or related field
• May substitute years of experience for education
• Willingness and ability to obtain other certifications as necessary

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in sales and/or job placement or related field is preferred
• Working knowledge of the employment and recruiting process, including experience with developing professional relationships with businesses and community-based organizations.
• An understanding of major barriers to successful employment is required.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Communication Skills:

• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work with individuals from all backgrounds with varying needs
• Must be able to work independently or as a team

Technology and Compliance:

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (MS Suite, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.)
• Commitment to compliance and ethical standards
• Experience with videoconferencing systems (e.g., Webex, Zoom, Teams, etc.)

Time Management and Organization:

• Ensures accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across all tasks
• Works independently with the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Manages workload effectively and delivers results in a timely manner

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to low.
• The employee is required to occasionally travel to different work sites and community events as needed.
• Professional business attire and appearance required.

Job Benefits
Full medical, dental & vision coverages

Company paid life and disability insurances

401K retirement savings options