Career Advisor - TANF Program

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

· Founded in 1996, Career TEAM, 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 Americas 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 CTL government funded workforce sites; while also building staff capacity of workforce funding sources and industry providers through CTL Consulting. See www.careerteam.com for more information.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Opportunity:

Career Team is looking to hire a TANF Choices Career Advisor that will perform professional work providing career counseling, intensive and case management and follow-up services. Work is performed under the supervision of the Area Manager.

· Provide case management services to eligible participants;

· Complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce program. Assess jobseekers’ employment and training needs and abilities through interviewing, testing and other methods;

· Enter data into and otherwise use and process clients through any participant information system as required, and any other database as required by the One-Stop system;

· Guide jobseekers through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on their specific occupational goals;

· Counsel clients on available job opportunities, training programs and other services;

· Refer individuals to appropriate services, training programs or job opportunities and follow-up on those activities;

· Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, job clubs and other group presentations for clients;

· Follow all policies, procedures and regulations related to eligibility documentation; ensure that case files have originals and/or copies of eligibility documentation;

· Maintain accurate individual case files for each registered customer assuring that each file contains all required eligibility documents and meets compliance requirements

· Develop a comprehensive Individual Employment Plan (IEP) for all customers. Provide referral and tracking of eligible customers into contracted programs provided on-site at the One-Stop centers and/or located in the community in accordance with established contracts.

· Meet and/or exceed program benchmarks. Participate in all staff related events as required including but not limited to training, staff meetings and individual supervision;

· Complete all required reports.

Qualifications:

· Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college and university with a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration behavioral science or related field;

· Two years of work experience combining elements of training, counseling, case management or other services;

· Must possess substantial case management experience and the ability to read and interpret policies and procedures;

· Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse customer base with the ability to be culturally sensitive;

· Ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them towards achieving goals;

· Personal computer literacy required, including effective use of the Internet, e-mail, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

· Ability to meet and/or exceed set goals and objectives.

· Excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service, organizational skills and communication skills, both oral and written required.

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

Career TEAM is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Longview, TX 75601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location