Career Counselor

Career Counselor# Career Counselor
1200 Plymouth Ave N Minneapolis MN 55411 - Minneapolis, MN 55411## Overview Salary Range $26.70 - $33.38 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education  Level High School Diploma/GED Category

Employment Services - Career Development## Description
** Do you know, you have the power to change the course of someone’s life?
** Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people.

At Avivo, we help individuals and families overcome barriers to employment, achieve economic stability, and build brighter futures. We are seeking a passionate and driven
** Career Counselor
** to join our Family & Employment Services team. In this role, you will provide intensive case management, career exploration, employment counseling, and advocacy services to participants enrolled in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP).This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, helping people identify and achieve career goals, and connecting individuals and families to opportunities that support long-term success.

At Avivo, we believe meaningful work should be sustainable. That's why this position offers a
** full-time 32-hour work week**, allowing employees to make a significant impact while supporting work-life balance and personal well-being. We know our employees do their best work when they have time to care for themselves, their families, and their communities. As a mission-driven organization, we are committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive professionally and personally.##
** What You'll Do:
*** Complete participant eligibility reviews, assessments, and intake activities in accordance with program requirements.
* Develop individualized employment plans that support participants' career, education, and employment goals.
* Provide intensive case management, advocacy, and support to participants and their families.
* Help participants build employability skills, workplace readiness, and professional confidence.
* Connect participants with education, training, community resources, and supportive services that remove barriers to employment.
* Assist participants in obtaining, maintaining, and advancing in competitive employment.
* Build partnerships with training providers, employers, and community organizations to expand participant opportunities.
* Maintain accurate participant records, documentation, reports, and data entry requirements.
* Educate employers and community partners about Avivo services and participant workforce needs.
* Deliver services using culturally responsive, participant-centered practices that promote equity, dignity, and long-term success.## Qualifications##
** What You'll Bring:**### Required
* High school diploma or GED and four years of experience in a similar role; OR
* Associate degree in human services or a related field and two years of experience in a similar role; OR
* Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field (applicable internships may be considered toward experience requirements).
* Experience and desire to work with individuals from diverse cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds.
* Strong communication, organization, documentation, and customer service skills.
* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, internet-based systems, and databases.### Preferred
* Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) certification or ability to obtain certification.
* Two or more years of experience providing employment counseling, vocational rehabilitation, case…