Career Advisor - Career Services

Job Description: Title: WIOA Career Advisor (Career Services) Classification: Non-Exempt Scope of Position: Provide excellent customer-centered services to provide career support in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment, training, and career advancement.

Essential Functions

Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with customers to aid in the introduction of SLATE services, workshops, partners, and training opportunities Assist customers in registration, job search preparation, workshop registration, and resumes using jobs.mo.gov website Accurately review, evaluate, and complete required documentation for WIOA registration eligibility Complete necessary WIOA data entry requirements in jobs.

mo.gov Maintain participant files in accordance with state and local regulations Provide follow-up activities, ensuring positive outcomes and goals are being met according to program guidelines Provide “staff-assisted job search” services in the form of career guidance, job leads, and current labor market information Work closely with and refer participants to the Business Services Team for employment opportunities Be knowledgeable of area resources to assist customers with barriers Educate job seekers about local Labor Market Information (LMI) related to career pathways Provide financial literacy guidance related to wages and participants’ career goals Manage a caseload of a maximum of 80 new job seekers per year plus participants in 12 months follow-up Create and maintain an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) for job seekers Assess participants’ existing skills, aptitudes, and goals Collaborate with Case Manager to identify and remediate participants’ barriers to success Maintain case notes following local policies in the system of record Guide participants through mandatory assessments and the career exploration process to evaluate occupational training opportunities Ensure participants are aware of and participate in hiring events Provide follow-up services to participants for 12 months after exit Other opportunities as available.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, education, human services or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the workforce development field Experience in providing career development assistance Previous case management experience Must have notable experience in team-oriented environment Should be able to converse with a wide range of clients and professionals while demonstrating a positive professional attitude Knowledge and understanding of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Bilingual in Spanish a plus Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Valid Driver’s License EDSI is an equal opportunity employer.

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