Career Advisor

Career Advisor America Works of New York - 5.0 Jamaica, NY Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $55,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Microsoft Excel Administrative experience Bachelor's degree Organizational skills

SharePoint Full Job Description Job Title:

Career Advisor Compensation:

$50,000 to $55,000 annual salary plus benefits

Location:

On-site - Queens, NY (Jamaica or Far Rockaway) We currently have this role open in two of our office locations : Jamaica and Far Rockaway . This is an on-site position, and the selected candidate will be assigned to only one of these locations.

Purpose:

A socially conscious company is seeking a case manager aka Career Advisor to provide employment case management services for low-income and underserved job seeker in Queens, NYC. The ideal candidate has case management experience, ability to match job seekers with open job opportunities, enjoys working with diverse groups of people, and is a self-starter looking to play a proactive role in helping job seekers with discovering their strengths, goal-planning, and taking actionable steps towards career development. Duties and Responsibilities Conduct intake, eligibility screening, and job readiness assessments with participants Oversee barrier removal before and after job placement, ensuring the participant has the resources and support they need to obtain and retain employment (i.e. housing, clothing, healthcare, childcare, etc.) Develop individualized employment service plans for participants Regularly meet with participants in-person or over phone/video to ensure program participants are continually progressing towards their professional, personal, and academic goals Provide individualized support to clients during their job search efforts, higher education applications, personal and career assessments, and exam preparation Match job seekers with open job opportunities, facilitating interviews, applications, and follow-up with both candidate and employer Maintain detailed case notes, update attendance logs, submit weekly reports, and other administrative tasks on a timely basis Refer clients to vocational trainings, technical skills classes, and other certification programs Meet weekly, quarterly, and annual enrollment and job placement numbers Model professionalism and inclusiveness, cultivate a safe environment for career development, and motivated clients to find full-time employment Desired Qualifications Minimum of 4-year degree, relevant experience and/or advanced studies in social services a plus One to three (1-3) years of experience working with clients/participants in a workforce development, social services, or community-based context Experience developing individualized service and/or employment plans for participants preferred Experience and/or passion for serving individuals from disadvantaged and underserved populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed, and/or Two-Generational methods a definite plus Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and/or SharePoint preferred Understanding of workforce development, employment services, and adult education a definite plus Strong communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills Benefits Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Generous Paid Time Off Package 401K with Employer Matching After 1 Year Wonderful team, great work-life balance, and an opportunity to work towards an important mission of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency #nyc

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person