Career Advisor

<div class="content-intro"><p>Career Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives.  We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country.  At Career Team, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world-class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here.</p></div><p><strong>TITLE:</strong><br>Career Advisor </p> <p><strong>REPORTS TO:</strong> <br>Executive Director</p> <p><strong>LOCATION:</strong>  <br>Elizabethtown, KY</p> <p><strong>EMPLOYMENT TYPE:</strong> <br>Full-Time, Non-Exempt Employee</p> <p>Career Team is looking to hire a Career Advisor that will perform professional work providing career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services</p> <p><strong><u>Your Impact on Career Team’s Success</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide intensive case management services to registered customers within the One-Stop system</li> <li>Complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce program. Assess jobseekers’ employment and training needs and abilities through interviewing, testing, and other methods</li> <li>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</li> <li>Guide jobseekers through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on their specific occupational goals</li> <li>Counsel clients on available job opportunities, training programs, and other services</li> <li>Complete Individual Training Account (ITA) vouchers, and other documents required for clients entering training</li> <li>Refer individuals to appropriate services, training programs, or job opportunities and follow up on those activities</li> <li>Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, job clubs, and other group presentations for clients</li> <li>Follow all policies, procedures, and regulations related to eligibility documentation to ensure that case files have originals and/or copies of eligibility documentation</li> <li>Maintain accurate individual case files for each registered customer assuring that each file contains all required eligibility documents and meets compliance requirements</li> <li>Develop a comprehensive Individual Employment Plan (IEP) for all customers</li> <li>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</li> <li>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</li> <li>Complete all required reports</li> <li>Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset</li> <li>Other duties and projects as needed</li> </ul> <p><strong>This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.</strong></p> <p><strong><u>To Qualify for This Role, You Must Have</u></strong><strong>:</strong><strong><u> </u></strong></p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma/GED required</li> <li>1+ years of work experience combining elements of training, counseling, case management, or other services</li> <li>1+ years of case management experience and the ability to read and interpret policies and procedures</li> <li>1+ years of experience with computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Mail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive</li> <li>1+ years of demonstrated ability working in a dynamic team environment with an aptitude for communication, interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with others, show courteousness, and having a high level of professionalism</li> <li>A demonstrated ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally-diverse customer base with the ability to be culturally sensitive</li> <li>A demonstrated ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them toward achieving goals</li> <li>Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>A Valid Driver’s License in good standing and reliable transportation</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Additional Skills/Knowledge Career TEAM Would Love for This Role</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li> <li>Experience and knowledge of WIOA and TANF workforce development contracts/programs</li> <li>Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Salary</u></strong>: $43,000 - $45,000</p> <p><em>Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Career TEAM offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and personal/vacation time</