Career Advisor - Part Time

Career Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. At Career Team, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world-class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you’re passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here.

Executive Director

Merced, CA

Full Time

Career TEAM is looking to hire an Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Advisor who will provide career counseling, intensive case management, and follow‑up services. Work is performed under the supervision of the Executive Director.

• Provide information and case management services to the community.
• Complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce program.
• Assess jobseekers’ employment and training needs and abilities through interviewing, testing, and other methods.
• Serve as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners.
• Enter data into and otherwise use and process clients through the participant information system and any other database required by the One‑Stop system.
• Guide job seekers through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on their specific occupational goals.
• 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; ensure case files have originals and/or copies of eligibility documentation.
• Maintain accurate individual case files for each registered customer, assuring that each file contains all required eligibility documents and meets compliance requirements.
• Develop comprehensive Individual Employment Plans (IEPs) for all customers and provide referral and tracking of eligible customers into contracted programs located on‑site at the One‑Stop centers and/or in the community in accordance with established contracts.
• Meet and/or exceed program benchmarks and participate in all staff‑related events as required, including training, staff meetings, and individual supervision.
• Complete all required reports.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent combination of education and experience, and 5+ years of experience in operations.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge about community resources.
• Possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make well‑thought‑out decisions.
• Must be computer literate and have MS Word and Excel skills at minimum, and the ability to learn specialized databases and software systems.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse customer base and be culturally sensitive.
• Ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them toward achieving goals.
• Ability to meet and/or exceed set goals and objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, time‑management, customer‑service, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledgeable about the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient in maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Exceptional time‑management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• A valid driver’s license.

• Master’s or MBA degree.
• Knowledgeable about the local region and relevant partners.
• Bilingual or multilingual.

$26.8 – $27 per hour. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Career TEAM offers a competitive benefits package including health care, 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.

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.