Adult Career Advisor - $25.00 Per Hour

About the role

Counsels and assists Program's customers regarding job search strategies, personal career advisement and training issues, identifies and works with barriers to employment, professional goal setting and planning. Identifies outside resources, programs and other services for customers if needed. Monitors and tracks participation for customers to maximize program functions and opportunities. Manages the day-to-day relationship with customers, addresses concerns promptly, and documents findings with case notes in a clear, concise, and timely manner. Provides motivational support during the job search process. Identifies training needs and ensures appropriate training. Facilitates job readiness/search workshops. Demonstrates strategies for re-engaging customers after training and finding employment for those customers. Uses the Case Management Model to support participant needs. Documents customer success stories internally and externally. Analyzes and critiques resumes/required documentation for effective processing for customer eligibility. Maintains accurate and complete records and correspondence as required by the Program Director and according to standards set by the Customer. Works under direction of the Career Advisor Coordinator to facilitate timely completion of tasks and assist program team members as necessary. Produces word processing documents, including charts and tables. Proofreads and edits correspondence, memorandums, proposals, reports, and other requested documents. Maintains filing systems and performs other relevant duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Counsels and assists Program's customers regarding job search strategies, personal career advisement and training issues, identifies and works with barriers to employment, professional goal setting and planning.
• Identifies outside resources, programs and other services for customers if needed.
• Monitors and tracks participation for customers to maximize program functions and opportunities.
• Manages the day-to-day relationship with customers, addresses concerns promptly, and documents findings with case notes in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
• Provides motivational support during the job search process.
• Identifies training needs and ensures appropriate training.
• Facilitates job readiness/search workshops.
• Demonstrates strategies for re-engaging customers after training and finding employment for those customers.
• Uses the Case Management Model to support participant needs.
• Documents customer success stories internally and externally.
• Analyzes and critiques resumes/required documentation for effective processing for customer eligibility.
• Maintains accurate and complete records and correspondence as required by the Program Director and according to standards set by the Customer.
• Works under direction of the Career Advisor Coordinator to facilitate timely completion of tasks and assist program team members as necessary.
• Produces word processing documents, including charts and tables. Proofreads and edits correspondence, memorandums, proposals, reports, and other requested documents.
• Maintains filing systems and performs other relevant duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Art/Bachelor of Science in psychology, marketing, business, human resources or related fields with two plus years relevant work experience.
• Experience working with career counseling consumers in a high volume work environment, particularly in a human services or workforce development.
• Strong communication and organization skills, computer skills, publishing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• The ability to relate well with individuals, ability to motivate, and possess experience in presenting workshops and working with individuals having one or more barriers to employment.
• A referral network with other human service agencies in the community and can provide intervention services as needed.
• Knowledge of various job search strategies, resources and actions plans.
• The ability to follow instructions well.
• Adaptable, flexible, and a fast learner.
• Creative and able to meet deadlines.
• Works well under pressure and goal oriented and works well within a team concept.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills, with experience using word processing and spreadsheet software applications.
• Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources.

Qualifications

• Education/Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Bachelor of Art/Bachelor of Science in psychology, marketing, business, human resources or related fields with two plus years relevant work experience.
• Experience: Experience working with career counseling consumers in a high volume work environment, particularly in a human services or workforce development.
• Skills: Strong communication and organization skills, computer skills, publishing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. The ability to relate well with individuals, ability to motivate, and possess experience in presenting workshops and working with individuals having one or more barriers to employment. A referral network with other human service agencies in the community and can provide intervention services as needed. Knowledge of various job search strategies, resources and actions plans. The ability to follow instructions well. Adaptable, flexible, and a fast learner. Creative and able to meet deadlines. Works well under pressure and goal oriented and works well within a team concept. Demonstrated customer service skills. Demonstrated computer skills, with experience using word processing and spreadsheet software applications. Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources.

Skills

• Communication and organization skills.
• Computer skills.
• Publishing skills.
• Clear and concise communication.
• Relating well with individuals.
• Motivation.
• Workshop facilitation.
• Work with individuals having barriers to employment.
• Referral network.
• Variety of job search strategies.
• Follow instructions.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Fast learner.
• Creative.
• Meet deadlines.
• Work well under pressure.
• Goal-oriented.
• Team concept.
• Customer service skills.
• Word processing and spreadsheet software applications.
• Familiarity with communities being served.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$25.00 per hour.

Schedule

Not specified.

Additional Information

This position is not remote. This position will be located within the Clark County Library District, Job Connect, and/or designated EmployNV workforce development hubs. Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions. When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others. At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.