Career Center Advisor II

Career Center Advisor – Plumas County (Quincy) $22.50–$24.84/hour | Full-Time | Nonprofit | Meaningful Work Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of people in your community? Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc. (AFWD), a nonprofit leader in workforce development, is hiring a Career Center Advisor for our Quincy location to serve both youth and adult job seekers through career guidance, training support, and employment services within the America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) system.

We work with individuals facing a variety of barriers—including homelessness, parenting, justice involvement, foster care, basic skill challenges, and more—to help them move forward with employment, training, and long-term career support. If you're driven by purpose, thrive on human connection, and aren’t afraid of hard work, this is where your passion meets impact.️️

What We’re Looking For:

We’re not just hiring a case manager—we’re looking for a dynamic, motivated professional who:
• Is highly organized and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Has strong computer and documentation skills
• Enjoys working with youth and adults from all walks of life
• Is creative, innovative, and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Brings integrity, accountability, and heart to the work
• Can manage a caseload of 40+ clients while maintaining high standards for service and compliance The Work You’ll Do:
• Assess eligibility for federally funded employment and training programs
• Build customized career plans and provide ongoing support to youth and adult participants
• Help individuals identify employment, education, and training opportunities
• Document and manage program requirements with accuracy and attention to detail
• Coordinate with community partners, training providers, and employers to maximize impact
• Serve as a motivator, mentor, and problem-solver for individuals working toward their career goals Why Work With Us?
• Be part of a mission-driven team changing lives every day
• Extensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement
• A culture that values people, purpose, and balance
• Opportunities to grow professionally and expand your impact
• Vacation, sick leave, and 18 paid holidays each year—including Christmas Eve through New Year’s If you’re the kind of person who gets things done, cares deeply about helping others succeed, and wants to be part of something bigger, apply now and bring your talents to the AFWD team in Chico! Learn more and apply d.org Scope and Range of Responsibility:
Under the direction of the Program Supervisor and/or Program Manager, the incumbent will support Self-Service and Informational Activities, directing job seekers to available resources and opportunities, and will support the team in a variety of components of the WIOA program. In compliance with Federal, State, and Local rules, regulations and guidelines, the incumbent will provide eligibility screening for various Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs and other specialty grants, and assure all verification and documentation is accurate, complete and retained in accordance with program requirements, while providing guidance to participants toward a career pathway.

The incumbent will maintain the Management Information System (MIS), Cal Jobs tracking system, integrated job seeker and employer databases, and perform follow-up services. In addition, the incumbent will assist with program orientations, group-paced computer and other training workshops, and provide clerical support to the integrated cross-functional service team. The position requires travel throughout AFWD’s service area.

Depending on program assignment, the incumbent may provide case management and services under…