Career Advisor (WIOA and RESEA)

Summary

Career Advisor (WIOA and RESEA) (800017)Full-timeState Location: OHWe help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.Manages a caseload of WIOA and RESEA participants and provides counseling and mentoringAssesses participant competencies, work history, educational attainment, skills and abilities; identifies challenges to finding employment and prompts them to find solutionsConducts regular ongoing individual meetings with participants for job search, education, job retention, and/or job readinessCompletes an individualized overview of available services and works with participant to create an employment plan for short- and long-term goalsMaintains information about area resources and employersEnsures participant accountability and attendance; tracks and maintains employment retention goalsProvides government agencies with prompt notification that a participant has lost or reduced hours of employmentMaintains scheduled, periodic contact with participants in a variety of locations to assess job retention/advancement issuesProvides information to participants on available training and/or jobs that will lead to advancementAssumes central responsibility for participants achieving self-sufficiency by monitoring progress throughout the program cycle, beginning with referral and continuing through retention and advancement effortsPrepares, organizes, and maintains accurate, updated information in both electronic and paper participant files reflecting the entire history of a program participant including log of supportive services issuedProvides case management with a focus on helping customers to prepare for employment that leads to self-sufficiencyFacilitates customer access to training, education, and to employment services, as well as job-specific information; provide case management to customers at the appropriate levelPerforms additional duties as assignedAssociatedegree from an accredited university or college preferred or equivalent work experience required.WIOA and/or RESEA experience preferredStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in an individual or group setting;Proficient in Microsoft Office programsStrong speaking and organizational/time management skillsAbility to maintain a high level of confidentiallyMust be detailed oriented and timely in meeting deadlines, goals and objectivesAbility to address and solve customer inquiries and/or concernsAbility to conduct Workshops/OrientationsValid Driver's license in good standing and automobile insurance required for driving positionsAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelinesEquus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry's 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Career Advisor (WIOA and RESEA) (800017)Full-timeState Location: OHWe help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.Manages a caseload of WIOA and RESEA participants and provides counseling and mentoringAssesses participant competencies, work history, educational attainment, skills and abilities; identifies challenges to finding employment and prompts them to find solutionsConducts regular ongoing individual meetings with participants for job search, education, job retention, and/or job readinessCompletes an individualized overview of available services and works with participant to create an employment plan for short- and long-term goalsMaintains information about area resources and employersEnsures participant accountability and attendance; tracks and maintains employment retention goalsProvides government agencies with prompt notification that a participant has lost or reduced hours of employmentMaintains scheduled, periodic contact with participants in a variety of locations to assess job retention/advancement issuesProvides information to participants on available training and/or jobs that will lead to advancementAssumes central responsibility for participants achieving self-sufficiency by monitoring progress throughout the program cycle, beginning with referral and continuing through retention and advancement effortsPrepares, organizes, and maintains accurate, updated information in both electronic and paper participant files reflecting the entire history of a program participant including log of supportive services issuedProvides case management with a focus on helping customers to prepare for employment that leads to self-sufficiencyFacilitates customer access to training, education, and to employment services, as well as job-specific information; provide case management to customers at the appropriate levelPerforms additional duties as assignedAssociatedegree from an accredited university or college preferred or equivalent work experience required.WIOA and/or RESEA experience preferredStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in an individual or group setting;Proficient in Microsoft Office programsStrong speaking and organizational/time management skillsAbility to maintain a high level of confidentiallyMust be detailed oriented and timely in meeting deadlines, goals and objectivesAbility to address and solve customer inquiries and/or concernsAbility to conduct Workshops/OrientationsValid Driver's license in good standing and automobile insurance required for driving positionsAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelinesEquus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry's 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr