Youth Career Advisor, full-time

Youth Career Advisor, full-time Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Morehead City, NC, NC Job Type Full Time Staff Job Number 00356 Department Workforce & Continuing Education Division General, Workforce & Continuing Education Opening Date 05/11/2026 Closing Date 5/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description Benefits Questions Carteret Community College (Morehead City, NC) is accepting applications for a Youth Career Advisor. The Youth Career Advisor will coordinate all of the required Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Adult program elements and activities to ensure that Young Adults ages 16 to 24 attain program and student goals and objectives. This position supports young adults in overcoming barriers to education and employment, with the goal of achieving meaningful careers and long-term self-sufficiency. Applications will be accepted through May 25, 2026. Interested individuals should complete our online application in full. A resume and cover letter are not required, but are recommended.

Duties include:

Responsibilities:

Assess client program eligibility through interviews and documentation, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Conduct individual assessments to identify career goals, skills, and support needs and develop Individual Employment Plans (IEPs) outlining goals and strategies. Maintain accurate records and documentation in the state Management Information System, including case notes and progress reports. Provide counseling, referrals to support services, and job placement assistance aligned with participant goals. Deliver follow-up services for at least 12 months post-program to ensure success. Participate in integrated service delivery, program promotion, and customer engagement while maintaining compliance with guidelines and regulations. Serve on College committees and task forces as assigned. Attend required campus events including graduation, professional development, & employee meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in social work, education, or a related field of study, or equivalent education or experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing case managemen t or related experience working with adults or 2 years of experience working in related federally funded programs.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets, as well as familiarity with accessing the internet for data entry into a browser-based Management Information System.
• Knowledge of standard industry-recognized assessments for basic skills, work-readiness, and occupational skills (oral and written).
• Ability to analyze test data, interpret results, and make decisions.
• Proficient ability to maintain records and files, including database entry.
• Extensive interpersonal skills are required to interact with young people, fellow staff, and outside agencies.

Licensing Requirement:

• Must be willing to complete 120 hours of Global Career Development certification successfully within the first 24 months of employment.
• Must have completed the Division of Workforce Solutions required training or complete it within the first 12 months of employment.

Carteret Community College is an EOE/E-verify employer. Job offers are conditional upon a satisfactory background check. Work is carried out in a standard heated and air-conditioned office environment located in the Big Rock Career Center. There are constant telephone and walk-in traffic interruptions from students, prospective students, College faculty and staff, and the general public while performing job responsibilities. Benefits available to full-time employees include: The best-funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody's Investor Service; the employee is required to contribute 6% of their monthly gross pay to this benefit; the College contributes an additional amount. Twelve (12) paid holiday days each year (11, if a 10-month faculty member) Twelve (12) sick days per year (10, if a 10-mont faculty member) which is cumulative indefinitely. Unused accrued sick leave can be converted to service credit for retirement Staff receive fourteen (14) vacation days per year which increases as the length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year. Faculty do not receive vacation leave, rather, they have. on average, 20 scheduled, paid non-instructional days built into the academic calendar. Faculty receive paid breaks throughout the academic year, including a Spring Break, Fall Break, and holiday break in December 12-month employees work 1,976 hours per year, which allows for an adjusted summer schedule of 4-day work weeks. Longevity pay yearly (based on length of service beginning 10 years and up) Optional 401K/457 plans Low-cost State Health Plan

• employee only monthly premium for the Standard (70/30) Plan is based on salary band, and ranges from $35 per month to $80 per month.

Low-cost optional insurance such as vision and dental insurance Employee Assistance Program Temporary and adjunct/part-time employees do not receive benefits. 01 How did you learn about this opportunity? 02 Describe your experience working with young adults (ages 16-34), particularly those facing barriers to education or employment. If no experience, state "none". 03 What types of barriers have you helped individuals overcome (e.g. transportation, housing, academic challenges, motivation), and how did you tailor your approach to address those barriers? 04 This role requires building trust and maintaining engagement with young adults over time. Share an example of how you motivated a disengaged or at-risk individual to stay committed to their goals. 05 Why are you interested in working at Carteret Community College? Required Question Employer Carteret Community College (NC) Address 3505 Arendell Street Morehead City, North Carolina, 28557 Phone 252-222-6275 Website http://www.carteret.edu