Career Advisor I Abilene, TX

About the role

The Career Advisor I (CA) is a pivotal role on the team. The CA provides career counseling and coaching to help customers enhance their training and professional skillset to obtain employment in their desired field. The CA expands job seeker employment opportunities through career exploration strategies and directly impacts C2 GPS' mission success.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive career assessments (including professional level customers and to individuals with substantial barriers to employment) to determine occupational interests and aptitude.
• Identifies training and development needs, current level of vocational skills, employment history, interests, and abilities to assist jobseekers in understanding career options based on their long-term career goals.
• Influences and empowers job seekers and program participants to find employment. This includes recommending helpful workforce programs and services at the local, state, and federal level that customers are eligible to participate and enroll in.
• Conducts intake process and completes program eligibility for grant funded programs.
• Guides job seekers through the career development and exploration process. Helps determine occupational interests and abilities using a wide range of workforce tools, such as aptitude assessments, interviewing techniques, resume writing, and other career planning services.
• Provides useful and relevant labor market information to include, but not limited to, opportunities, qualifications, and expected pay in various industries to help customers develop actionable and realistic career goals.
• Edicates participants on job search skills and industry trends to get them prepared for employment. Uses electronic and other resources to help customers make career and job search decisions.
• Directly assists jobseekers with resume development, simulated mock interviews, and developing successful job search strategies. Provides information regarding training opportunities and educational/training vendors based on jobseeker interest. Also provides customer information on other financial aid and scholarships available.
• Refers participants to training opportunities (occupational skills training, work-based training, apprenticeship) for employability skills and other professional development opportunities. Prepares and submits Individual Training Account (ITA), work-based training requests, and/or supportive service requests timely.
• Continuously evaluates customers' needs and provides referrals/connections to internal or external support services to help overcome challenges and obstacles that could undermine the jobseekers' academic or career success.
• Maintains continuous contact with customers in caseload to provide on-going career services, case management, career advising, and regularly monitors progress to ensure completion of academic or occupational goals.
• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with internal team members, the public and external partners. Partners with business solutions unit within career centers to help identify employment opportunities for participants. Proactively screens and refers participants to job opportunities they are qualified for with focus on training-related development. Proactively seeks ways to improve workforce services to meet labor market needs.
• Manages customer information and enters required data (service codes and case notes) into the management information system(s) in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Social Work, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field. A minimum of 2 years of experience in career counseling, job placement, or related field is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, is required. Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of labor market trends and employment opportunities.
• Experience with career assessment tools and techniques.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Health Insurance (with low-cost options for employee-only plans)

Wellness Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401(K) with 100% Employer Match of up to 6% of individual contributions

Dental Vision Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Pay

$50,000 - $55,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM