Career Advisor

About the role

If you aspire to make a difference in the lives of adults and/or youth, this is the position for you! As the Career Advisor, you will provide adult and/or youth case management activities related to the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) program in a variety of fast-paced, high-volume, performance-based environments throughout Maricopa County. This position utilizes assessments, career coaching, job search assistance, resource referrals, and services to help customers overcome barriers to employment, education, and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide adult and/or youth case management activities related to the WIOA program
• Utilize assessments, career coaching, job search assistance, resource referrals, and services to help customers overcome barriers to employment, education, and training
• Meet with customers one-on-one or in a group setting to review applications and determine if the customer meets WIOA eligibility requirements
• Aid in resume development and job search activities
• Assess participants' barriers to employment and arrange available area resources and supportive services as needed, including transportation, education, and emergency assistance
• Advise participants regarding secondary education, post-secondary training, and permanent employment opportunities
• Conduct and interpret academic and work readiness evaluations and assessments
• Provide intensive, sustained one-on-one support and guidance to a case load of up to 120 during the period of program participation
• Conduct program orientations, informational seminars, and one-on-one sessions with customers
• Create, update, and maintain accurate participant case notes and files
• Track referrals to program partners and community-based service providers
• Assist with job fairs, resource fairs, and other program events
• Conduct outreach across various areas of Maricopa County to create awareness of the program services

Requirements

• One year of experience in employment, training programs, case management, career development activities, reentry services, or equivalent social service programs
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

• Must complete background check and fingerprint identification upon hire to successfully secure and maintain the Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive