About the position
Under the direction of the Manager for Career Development, the Advisor for Career Development at Baptist Memorial Health will provide comprehensive career coaching and advising services. This role includes conducting career assessments, facilitating career exploration, and assisting with career planning and professional skill development. The primary goal is to support team members, students, and community members in making informed career decisions that align with their long-term goals. The Advisor will engage in one-on-one coaching sessions, guiding individuals through their vocational skills and employment history to help them understand their career options. In addition to individual coaching, the Advisor will conduct training sessions aimed at enhancing personal and professional skills. This includes organizing real-life simulated mock interviews to prepare participants for actual job interviews. The role also involves outreach efforts to promote career development services within the community and among team members. The Advisor will track various indicators to assess the effectiveness of the coaching and training sessions, ensuring that productivity standards are met. Other responsibilities may include performing related duties as assigned by the Manager or Director for Career Development.
Responsibilities
- Conducts career coaching/advisement sessions for team members and student interns regarding their present level vocational skills, employment history, and assist them in understanding their various career options based on their long-term career goals
- Guides team members and student interns in determining their interests and abilities using a wide range of methods, such as aptitude assessments, interviews, and planning materials
- Assists team members and student interns in an effective career development process for reaching their career objectives
- Responds to questions pertaining to career development, exploration, and education opportunities
- Conducts trainings for personal and professional skill development
- Conducts real life simulated mock interviews
- Assists in outreach programs to promote career development services among team members, students, and the community
- Tracks multiple indicators to assess effectiveness of instruction, training, and coaching/advising sessions
- Performs all other related duties assigned by the Manager and/or Director for Career Development
- Has accountability for meeting productivity standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in psychology, counseling, vocational psychology, social development, or a similar field supplemented by training or 3-5 years' experience in career advising/coaching
- Two years' experience in career development, career placement, employment counseling, or adult education
- Computer Literacy
- Knowledge of career development and career planning resources
- Well-developed knowledge of and skill at using English grammar
- Well-developed human relations skills to facilitate discussions and to make presentations to various audiences
- Ability to provide education and career-related information and assistance to team members and the community
- Ability to research, identify, and obtain career information such as education and training requirements
- Auditory ability to carry on conversations in person, virtually, and over the phone
- Ability to motivate and build a rapport with people
- A flexible and adaptable approach to work
Nice-to-haves
- Career coach/advisor certification
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Paid vacation/time off
- Continuing education opportunities
- Generous retirement plan
- Health insurance, including dental and vision
- Sick leave
- Service awards
- Free parking
- Short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Education assistance/continuing education
- Employee referral program
