Career Advisor

Career Advisor

A local company in Pensacola, Florida is looking for a detail-oriented and organized Career Advisor to join their team. Career Advisors provide direct support to participants in the Non-Custodial Parent Employment Program (NCPEP). They help non-custodial parents overcome barriers to employment, connect with workforce resources, and achieve self-sufficiency. Career Advisors work closely with the NCPEP Program Coordinator, employers, and community partners to ensure participants receive individualized guidance and support.

• Conduct intake and orientation for program participants.
• Provide individualized career counseling, including career exploration, goal setting, and job readiness planning.
• Develop and monitor participant employment plans, addressing barriers such as skills gaps, transportation, and childcare.
• Connect participants to training, education, and community support services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date participant records in compliance with program guidelines.
• Collaborate with local employers to identify job openings suitable for program participants.
• Support participants in preparing for interviews and securing employment.
• Maintain strong relationships with employers to ensure job retention and career advancement opportunities.
• Participate in community events and informational sessions to recruit eligible participants.
• Serve as a liaison between participants, employers, and workforce development partners.
• Ensure all participant documentation meets federal, state, and local program requirements.
• Provide regular reports to the NCPEP Program Coordinator on participant progress and outcomes.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, or related field preferred.
• Experience in workforce development, case management, or employment services.
• Experience working with non-custodial parents or individuals involved in the child support system is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and motivate participants.
• Knowledge of local workforce development resources and programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and case management software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Tier One Certification in Workforce Professional Development may be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
• Travel within Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties is required.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary for outreach events or employer meetings.

• For this position, you will be paid $17.40/hour.
• Hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
• Contract to hire position.
• After meeting the qualification requirements, employees are offered through Landrum:
  Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance and matching 401k.

Landrum Workforce Solutions does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job-related factors.