Career Advisor - WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker

Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Advisor provides professional career counseling, intensive case management, and follow‑up services to participants in the Adult or Dislocated Worker Program.

• Provide information and case management services to community members interested in WIOA services.
• 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.
• 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 their specific occupational goals.
• Stay on top of labor market trends and best practices in career and training paths.
• Counsel clients 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 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 and compliance.
• 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 about community resources.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to make well‑thought‑out decisions.
• Computer literacy; proficiency in MS Word and Excel and ability to learn specialized databases.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse customer base and to be culturally sensitive.
• Serve as a role model to customers and motivate them towards achieving goals.
• Meet and exceed set goals and objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service, organizational, and communication skills (oral and written).
• Knowledgeable about the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• 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
Salary: $45,000 - $55,000 per year
Travel: 15% within the region

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.

Background Check Requirements:
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.