Career Advisor - Part Time

Career Advisor – Part Time

Location:

Merced, CA |

Employment Type:

Full Time (Part‑time role). The position reports to the Executive Director and is 100% onsite.

Career Team is a leading workforce development organization that blends technology, training, and community partnerships to help adults and dislocated workers achieve employment and training goals. We are seeking a dedicated Career Advisor to perform professional counseling, intensive case management, and follow‑up services for job seekers.

• Provide information and case‑management services to the community.
• Complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce program.
• Assess job seekers’ employment and training needs through interviewing, testing, and other methods.
• Serve as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners.
• Enter data and process clients through any participant information system required by the One‑Stop system.
• Guide clients through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on their occupational goals.
• Advise clients on available job opportunities, training programs, and services.
• Refer individuals to appropriate services and follow up on those activities.
• Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, job clubs, and other group presentations.
• Maintain accurate individual case files and ensure compliance with eligibility documentation requirements.
• Develop comprehensive Individual Employment Plans for all customers.
• Coordinate referral and tracking of eligible customers into contracted programs on‑site or in the community.
• Meet or exceed program benchmarks and reporting requirements.
• Participate in staff events, training, meetings, and individual supervision.
• Complete all required reports and documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in operations.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of community resources.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities with sound decision‑making.
• Computer literate with MS Word and Excel; ability to learn specialized databases.
• Capability to work with a culturally diverse customer base and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
• Serve as a role model and motivate customers toward goal achievement.
• Meet or exceed set goals and objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, time‑management, customer‑service, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledgeable about the WIOA program and related workforce program requirements.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, flexible, proactive, and efficient environment while maintaining confidentiality.
• Exceptional time‑management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Master’s or MBA degree.
• Knowledge of the local region and relevant partners.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.

• Hourly rate: $26.80 – $27.00 (commensurate with education and experience).
• Competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and personal/vacation time.
• Position may require local travel up to 25% of the time.

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 employment and education verification.