Career Advisor
$46,000–$46,000 year
On-siteSkowhegan, Maine, United States
Job Summary
Manage a caseload of participants facing barriers to economic wellbeing, orienting them to the program and jointly developing Career Plans that outline goals and action steps. Build trusting relationships by providing individualized services, identifying support needs like childcare or job training, and making referrals to internal and external resources. Develop resumes, cover letters, and other employment materials while completing administrative tasks such as receiving referrals, scheduling appointments, and documenting interactions. Act as a mentor, liaison, and troubleshooter from referral through employment placement with a non-judgmental approach. Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. No nights or weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred OR high school diploma/GED plus equivalent experience
- Minimum of one year of experience in career services, case management, workforce development, or social services OR in a related field such as education, healthcare administration, retail or hospitality management, or human resources
- High level of cultural sensitivity, knowledge of trauma-informed approaches, and understanding of equality in workforce development and employment services
- Strong organizational and time management skills, including ability to prioritize urgent or sensitive needs and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and other technology systems to manage caseload and performance needs
- Valid US Driver's license
- Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. No nights. No weekends.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
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