Career Advisor, Adult​/Dislocated Worker

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.

Adult/Dislocated Worker Career Advisor

WIOA Program Lead

Snohomish County, WA

Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt Employee

Career Team is looking to hire a Career Advisor who will perform professional work providing career counseling, intensive case management, and follow‑up services. Work is performed under the supervision of the WIOA Program Lead.

• Provide information and case management services to the community
• Complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce programs
• Assess career seekers' employment, abilities, and training needs through interviewing, testing, and other methods
• Serve as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners
• Enter data into and otherwise use and process career seekers through any participant information system as required
• Guide career seekers through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on their specific occupational goals
• Stay on top of labor market trends and best practices
• Counsel career seekers on available job opportunities, training programs, and other services
• Refer individuals to appropriate services, training programs, or job opportunities and follow up on those activities
• Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, job clubs, and other group presentations for career seekers
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment - must have excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Follow all policies, procedures, and regulations related to eligibility documentation
• Maintain accurate individual case files for each registered customer assuring that each file contains all required eligibility documents and meets compliance requirements
• Meet and/or exceed program benchmarks
• Participate in all staff‑related events as required including but not limited to training and team meetings
• Complete all required reports within the data management system
• Approach each day and task with a solutions‑oriented and responsive mindset

• Bachelors' degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong communication skills and knowledge about community resources
• Possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make well‑thought‑out decisions
• Must be computer literate and have MS Word and Excel skills at minimum, and the ability to learn specialized databases and software systems
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse customer base with the ability to be culturally sensitive
• Ability to motivate career seekers towards achieving goals
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to meet and exceed set goals and objectives
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service, organizational skills, and communication skills, both oral and written required
• Knowledgeable about the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements
• A demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient in maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• A Valid Driver's License

• Master's or MBA degree
• Knowledgeable about the local region and relevant partners
• Bilingual or multilingual

$54,500 - $57,000/yr

Career Team offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and personal/vacation time.

Travel for this role is primarily limited to necessary trips within Snohomish County to support career seekers.

Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.