Career Advisor

Assists program participants in developing vocational goals reflective of their skills, capabilities and interests. Manages participant progress towards achieving goals by creating and updating plans and/or related documentation.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Interviews and assesses each participant to gather information on their education, background, prior work experience, skills, interests, and short/long term employment goals.
• Assists the participant with up-to-date employment information, including high-demand occupation lists, hiring events, etc.
• Uses assessment tools to develop a realistic career pathway.
• Provides job search help and job referrals to the participant at each meeting. Matches participant’s qualifications to requirements on employer job orders.
• Ensures that all participant updates are entered in the appropriate application the same day in accordance with program regulations, policies and procedures.
• Monitors performance reports to ensure all services and data entry are entered timely and accurately.
• Assists program participants in developing job readiness skills and provide feedback to case managers as needed.
• Reaches out to participants to...