Career Advisor (WIOA and RESEA) (800017

Career Advisor (WIOA and RESEA) (800017)

Manages a caseload of WIOA and RESEA participants and provides counseling and mentoring

Assesses participant competencies, work history, educational attainment, skills and abilities; identifies challenges to finding employment and prompts them to find solutions

Conducts regular ongoing individual meetings with participants for job search, education, job retention, and/or job readiness

Completes an individualized overview of available services and works with participant to create an employment plan for short- and long-term goals

Maintains information about area resources and employers

Ensures participant accountability and attendance; tracks and maintains employment retention goals

Provides government agencies with prompt notification that a participant has lost or reduced hours of employment

Maintains scheduled, periodic contact with participants in a variety of locations to assess job retention/advancement issues

Provides information to participants on available training and/or jobs that will lead to advancement

Assumes central responsibility for participants achieving self-sufficiency by monitoring progress throughout the program cycle, beginning with referral and continuing through retention and advancement efforts

Prepares, organizes, and maintains accurate, updated information in both electronic and paper participant files reflecting the entire history of a program participant including log of supportive services issued

Provides case management with a focus on helping customers to prepare for employment that leads to self-sufficiency

Facilitates customer access to training, education, and to employment services, as well as job-specific information; provide case management to customers at the appropriate level

Performs additional duties as assigned

Associate degree from an accredited university or college preferred or equivalent work experience required

WIOA and/or RESEA experience preferred

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in an individual or group setting

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Strong speaking and organizational/time management skills

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Must be detail oriented and timely in meeting deadlines, goals and objectives

Ability to address and solve customer inquiries and/or concerns

Ability to conduct Workshops/Orientations

Valid Driver's license in good standing and automobile insurance required for driving positions

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry's best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.