Career Advisor
$55,000–$60,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Conduct intake, eligibility screening, and job readiness assessments with participants to develop individualized employment service plans. Oversee barrier removal before and after job placement, ensuring access to resources such as housing, healthcare, and childcare. Provide individualized support during job search efforts, higher education applications, and exam preparation while maintaining detailed case notes and weekly reports. Refer clients to vocational trainings and technical skills classes, and meet enrollment and job placement targets. Model professionalism and inclusiveness to cultivate a safe environment for career development.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 4-year degree
- One to three (1-3) years of experience working with clients/participants in a workforce development, social services, or community-based context
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong communication skills
- Professional demeanor
- Sound judgment
- Strong organizational skills
Desired Qualifications
- relevant experience and/or advanced studies in social services a plus
- Experience developing individualized service and/or employment plans for participants preferred
- Experience and/or passion for serving individuals from disadvantaged and underserved populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness
- Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed, and/or Two-Generational methods a definite plus
- Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and/or SharePoint preferred
- Understanding of workforce development, employment services, and adult education a definite plus
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