Career Advisor - Robbins, United States - Business and Career Services, Inc.

Description

• Assess the employment, training and education needs of individual participants in preparation for the design of a career development plan. Track progress on achievement of goals and adjust as needed.
• As appropriate, provide guidance and enrollment into appropriate training programs including classroom and on the job.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of cohort industry specific programming that includes Job Readiness boot camps and internships off site;
• Evaluate participants' onthejob performance either through observation or with the work site employer
• Develops applicant records and maintains applicants' files with uptodate information. Maintain records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Arrange for support services as necessary.
• Provide postemployment follow up to help ensure retention.
• Researches and coordinates use of outside resources to benefit individual participants.
• Identifies new community contacts and ideas for publicizing the program.

• Bachelor's degree preferred or related experience in education, counseling, or social services. WIA/WIOA experience a plus.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Ability to quickly gather, organize, and analyze information and produce reports.
• Excellent communication and counseling skills.
• Overall knowledge of grant regulations and the importance of compliance, or ability to learn quickly.
• Team orientation with respect for others, as well as ability to work independently when necessary.
• Ability to work well with individuals of various social and economic backgrounds.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally between main office in Wheeling and other offsite locations for programming (Travel reimbursement will be provided).

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday