Youth Career Advisor - WIOA

Overview

Career TEAM is looking to hire a Career Advisor – Youth who will provide professional career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services to young adults eligible for the WIOA program. The role is pivotal in our participants’ success as they pursue employment, training, and educational opportunities.

• Provide information and case management services to community members interested in WIOA Youth services
• Complete intake and eligibility determination for workforce programs
• Assess job seekers' employment, abilities, and training needs through interviewing, testing, and other methods
• Serve as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners and resources
• Offer all youth participants the required 14 Youth Program Elements as part of case management
• Support Youth participants who enter into Work Experience (WEX) opportunities, ensuring their success and employer satisfaction
• Create and foster relationships with area juvenile justice centers and school districts
• Enter data into Work In Texas and process clients through any participant information system as required
• Guide job seekers through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on specific occupational or education goals
• Stay on top of labor market trends and best practices in career and training paths
• Counsel clients on available job and education 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 clients
• Follow all policies, procedures, and regulations related to eligibility documentation
• Maintain accurate individual case files in Work In Texas for each registered customer, ensuring all required eligibility documents are present and compliant
• Meet and/or exceed program benchmarks
• Participate in all staff-related events as required, including training, staff meetings, and individual supervision
• Complete all required reports within the data management system

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of community resources
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with well‑thought‑out decision making
• Computer literate with MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn specialized databases
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse customer base and demonstrate cultural sensitivity
• Role model to customers, motivating them toward goal achievement
• Excellent interpersonal, time‑management, customer‑service, organizational, and written communication skills
• 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 with confidentiality
• Exceptional time‑management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Valid driver’s license

• Bilingual or multilingual
• Strong multitasking abilities and proactive approach to tasks
• Training in Trauma‑Informed Care, evidence‑based practice, and/or whole family services

Employment Type:

Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt Employee

Job Site:
Onsite

Travel: 20% travel within the region

Founded in 1996, Career TEAM, LLC is a private workforce development organization that combines technology, world‑class training, and innovative partnerships to close the nation’s opportunity divide.

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.