Career Advisor (800017)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive case management including intake eligibility determination enrollment and ongoing support services for WIOA participants.
• Conduct holistic assessments to identify barriers to employment career interests transferable skills and training needs.
• Develop individualized employment plans (IEPs) with clear attainable goals aligned with high-growth high-wage occupations.
• Connect participants to training and support services including education certifications credentials work-based learning and wraparound services.
• Maintain consistent contact with jobseekers ensure ongoing engagement and regular high-quality documentation.
• Monitor progress toward measurable skill gains credential attainment and career milestones.
• Guide job seekers through the labor market and career exploration using up-to-date regional and national employment trends.
• Maintain accurate timely and compliant case files (physical and/or digital) to reflect participant activities outcomes and support services.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of credentials measurable skill gains employment verification and other key performance indicators.
• Balance the demands of program compliance with personalized participant engagement.
• Coordinate with training providers employers and community partners to support career advancement and job placement.
• Participate in team meetings continuous improvement activities audits and technical assistance trainings.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in human services counseling workforce development or related field. Candidates with a combination of lesser education and relevant experience are welcome to apply.
• At least 3 years of case management or career advising experience preferably within WIOA or similar workforce development programs.
• Experience serving individuals with barriers to employment (e.g. justice-involved low-income disabled long-term unemployed).
• Strong understanding of career pathways labor market information and industry trends.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct barrier assessments and build rapport with diverse populations.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail in data entry documentation and compliance.
• Proficiency in using case management systems (such as VOS SC Works or similar platforms).
• Ability to work independently while managing a dynamic caseload.
• Excellent communication coaching and critical thinking skills.

Core Competencies:

• Empathy and Engagement: Ability to build trust and motivate job seekers to take action.
• Solution Orientation: Strategically guide clients toward achievable desirable careers with livable wages.
• Results-Driven: Focused on participant employment outcomes and long-term career success.
• Time and Process Management: Able to balance participant needs with administrative expectations.
• Compliance and Accuracy: High attention to file integrity timeliness and meeting program guidelines.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team Equus puts the industrys best practices to work by focusing on the development design and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender age pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity ancestry religion national origin veteran status physical or mental disability or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state federal or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time