Youth Career Advisor - Elizabethtown, United States - Career T.E.A.M.

Description

Career TEAM is a leading high-tech workforce development company who combines their love for careering with technology and utilizes the best content, trainers, case managers, job developers, designers, programmers, and partners. Career TEAM is solving today's unemployment challenges through innovative solutions.

Career TEAM, a leading workforce development organization, is deeply committed to spearheading initiatives that elevate our workforce development software and services. Our dedication to fostering a culture of alignment, action, and engagement propels us forward as we expand our team. We are currently seeking to hire a motivated and experienced individual to step into the pivotal position of Youth Career Advisor, guiding our VIPs through the job placement process. The person filling this position reports directly to the Regional Director of Operations.

Your Impact on Career TEAM's Success:

• Coordinates the recruitment of currently enrolled college students to participate in WIOA-sponsored programs at evening, weekend, and day events;
• Coordinates the recruitment of targeted youth to participate in the WIOA-sponsored programs to pursue higher education;
• Makes individual and group presentations and recruiting visits to provide information to prospective students about workforce programs, including support services, and financial aid options;
• Advises and assists students and parents on different programs, courses, required paperwork, financial assistance, and other entry issues;
• Conducts pre-eligibility assessments;
• Tracks students from first contact all the way to job placement, transfer, and/or other desired student outcomes;
• Works closely with the Job Center Team (Program Advisers and Career Advisors) and with other support personnel in the college to achieve enrollment and retention goals;
• Follows-up with all leads and interested students to provide guidance through the registration process for job center-funded programs and services;
• Makes presentations to civic organizations, business associations, school districts, parents, and community groups to promote AJC programs and Higher ED Opportunities;
• Establish rapport and engage prospective students;
• Knowledge of the college experience;
• Knowledge of employment and training programs;
• Approach each day and task with a "ZAG" mindset;
• Other duties and projects as needed.

To Qualify for This Role, the Ideal Qualifications Include:

• A minimum of a GED/HS Diploma is required;
• 2+ years of related work experience in workforce development or career coaching;
• 1+ year of experience with preparing presentations and enthusiastic public speaking both in an individual and group setting;
• 1+ year of experience interacting with persons of diverse backgrounds;
• 2+ years of experience with computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Mail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive;
• A demonstrated ability to work in team environments and collaborate with others;
• A demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality, handling personnel matters effectively, and handling employee and personnel inquiries with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• A Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation for regional travel.

Additional Skills/Knowledge Career TEAM Would Love for This Role:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish;
• Experience and knowledge of WIOA workforce development contracts/programs;
• Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive.

Hourly Wage: $30, up to 40 hours per week

Employment Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Career TEAM offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and personal/vacation time.

Travel: Position may require local travel up to 60% of the time

About Career TEAM:
Founded in 1996, CareerTEAM, LLC is a private workforce development organization.

Career TEAM's outstanding record of accelerating the human condition has resulted in numerous honors:

• Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies
• Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation
• Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program
• Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider

As a socially conscious organization, Career TEAM has found a healthy balance between for-profit innovation and community enrichment. Looking ahead, the organization will continue to close the nation's opportunity divide with additional government-funded workforce sites; while also building staff capacity of workforce funding sources and industry providers. See for more information.

Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Background Check Requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"). Career Team is committed to complying with the CCPA and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. Career Team collects and uses Personal Information for human resources, employment, benefits administration, health and safety, and business-related purposes and to be in legal compliance. Below are the categories of Personal Information we collect and the purposes for which we intend to use this information:

Identifying information, such as your full name, gender, date of birth, and signature; Demographic data, such as race, ethnic origin, marital status, disability, and veteran or military status; Contact information, such as your home address, telephone numbers, email addresses, and emergency contact information; Dependent's or other individual's information, such as their full name, address, date of birth, and Social Security numbers (SSN); National identifiers, such as SSN, passport and visa information, and immigration status and documentation; Educational and professional background, such as your work history, academic and professional qualifications, educational records, references, and interview notes; Employment details, such as your job title, position, hire dates, compensation, performance and disciplinary records, and vacation and sick leave records; Financial information, such as banking details, tax information, payroll information, and withholdings; Health and Safety information, such as health conditions (if relevant to your employment), job restrictions, workplace illness and injury information, and health insurance policy information; Information Systems (IS) information, such as your search history, browsing history, login information, and IP addresses on the Company's information systems and networks; Biometric information, such as facial recognition, fingerprints, iris or retina scans, keystroke, or other physical patterns; and Geolocation data, such as time and physical location related to use of an internet website, application, device, or physical access to a Company office location.

The Company collects Personal Information to use or disclose as appropriate to:

(1) Comply with all applicable laws and regulations; (2) Recruit and evaluate job applicants and candidates for employment; (3) Conduct background checks; (4) Manage your employment relationship with us, including for: (a) onboarding processes; (b) timekeeping, payroll, and expense report administration; (c) employee benefits administration; (d) employee training and development requirements; (d) the creation, maintenance, and security of your online employee accounts; (e) reaching your emergency contacts when needed, such as when you are not reachable or are injured or ill; (f) workers' compensation claims management; (g) employee job performance, including goals and performance reviews, promotions, discipline, and termination; and (h) other human resources purposes; (5) Manage and monitor employee access to company facilities, equipment, and systems; (6) Conduct internal audits and workplace investigations; (7) Investigate and enforce compliance with and potential breaches of Company policies and procedures; (8) Engage in corporate transactions requiring review of employee records, such as for evaluating potential mergers and acquisitions of the Company; (9) Maintain commercial insurance policies and coverages, including for workers' compensation and other liability insurance; (10) Perform workforce analytics, data analytics, and benchmarking; (11) Administer and maintain the Company's operations, including for safety purposes; (12) For client marketing purposes; (13) Exercise or defend the legal rights of the Company and its employees, and affiliates, customers, contractors, and agents; and (14) to comply with requirements of government grants, including, but not limited to, program and audit requirements.