Career Advisor, Adult/Dislocated Worker

Reports to: WIOA Program Lead | Location: Snohomish County, WA | Employment type: Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt

About the role

Career Team is seeking an Adult/Dislocated Worker Career Advisor to provide career counseling, intensive case management, and follow‑up services to job seekers. Work is performed under the supervision of the WIOA Program Lead and is 100 % onsite.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and case‑management services to the community.
• Complete intake and eligibility determination for workforce programs.
• Assess career seekers’ employment, abilities, and training needs through interviewing, testing, and other methods.
• Serve as a liaison between workforce‑development programs and community partners.
• Enter data and process career seekers through participant information systems as required.
• Guide career seekers in preparing Individual Employment Plans (IEP) based on occupational goals.
• Stay current on labor‑market trends and best practices.
• Counsel career seekers on job opportunities, training programs, and other services.
• Refer individuals to appropriate services, training programs, or job opportunities and follow up.
• Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, job clubs, and other group presentations.
• Maintain accurate individual case files that meet compliance requirements.
• Meet and/or exceed program benchmarks and complete all required reports within the data‑management system.
• Participate in staff‑related events, training, and team meetings.
• Approach each day with a solutions‑oriented, responsive mindset.

Qualifications

• 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 abilities with sound decision‑making.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; ability to learn specialized databases and software.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse customer base and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
• Motivational skills to help career seekers achieve goals.
• Strong business acumen and ability to meet/exceed set goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, time‑management, customer‑service, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the WIOA program and other workforce‑program requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, flexible environment while maintaining confidentiality.
• Exceptional time‑management skills to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Additional preferred qualifications: Master’s or MBA degree, knowledge of the local region and partners, bilingual or multilingual abilities.

Pay

Salary: $54,500 – $57,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and personal/vacation time.

Schedule

• Full‑time, non‑exempt position; 100 % onsite.
• Travel primarily limited to necessary trips within Snohomish County to support career seekers.