Career Advisor

Job Description:

Title: Career Advisor

Classification: Non-Exempt


Scope of Position: The Career Advisor provides individualized career counseling, job readiness training, and employment placement assistance to WIOA participants, guiding them along career pathways.


Essential Functions:

· Provide career coaching to WIOA customers, including post placement, to ensure their goals are met in accordance with their designed Individual Employment Plan (IEP)

· Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with customers to aid in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment. This includes assessment, individualized coaching, and coordination with staff.

· Design a customer-driven IEP

· Help customers select appropriate training programs

· Accurately review, evaluate, and complete required documentation for WIOA registration eligibility

· Prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts in state system of record

· Conduct post-placement contacts with WIOA participants that have been exited

· Coach, motivate, and encourage all jobseekers in advancing employment, training, and retention goals while providing support in resolving issues that may impede successful job placement and retention

· Ensure jobseekers are job ready by reviewing their resumes and skill sets to meet the hiring standards and needs of employers with available positions

· Other opportunities as available


Education and Experience Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience

· Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

· Possess an educational background to support career coaching decisions

· Must be organized and able to efficiently handle several tasks simultaneously

· Demonstrated telephone, problem-solving, computer, and written communication skills

· Customer service experience required

· A working knowledge of MS Office

· Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required












Job Ad

Career Advisor

Gulf Coast Region


Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience, and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then the Career Advisor position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.


As a Career Advisor, you provide individualized career counseling, job readiness training, and employment placement assistance to jobseekers, guiding them along their career pathways towards sustainable employment.


Essential Functions:

· Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with customers to aid in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment. This includes assessment, individualized coaching, and coordination with staff.

· Provide career coaching to WIOA customers, including post placement, to ensure their goals are met in accordance with their designed Individual Employment Plan (IEP)

· Accurately review, evaluate, and complete required documentation for WIOA registration eligibility

· Coach, motivate, and encourage all jobseekers in advancing employment, training, and retention goals while providing support in resolving issues that may impede successful job placement and retention

· Ensure jobseekers are job ready by reviewing their resumes and skill sets to meet the hiring standards and needs of employers with available positions


Education and Experience Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience

· Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

· Possess an educational background to support career coaching decisions

· Customer service experience required

· A working knowledge of MS Office

· Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required


About EDSI:

EDSI is a progressive, forward-thinking, family-owned company that is B Corp Certified. Bring your expertise to EDSI where you can live our values of Show Up, Smile, and Support every day!

www.edsi.com

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.