Career Advisor 1

About the position

The Career Advisor I (CA) is a pivotal role on the team. The CA provides career counseling and coaching to help customers enhance their training and professional skillset in order to obtain employment in their desired field. The CA expands job seeker employment opportunities through career exploration strategies and directly impacts C2 GPS’ mission success.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive career assessments to determine occupational interests and aptitude.
• Identifies training and development needs, current level of vocational skills, employment history, interests, and abilities to assist jobseekers in understanding career options based on their long-term career goals.
• Influences and empowers job seekers and program participants to find employment.
• Recommends helpful workforce programs and services at the local, state, and federal level that customers are eligible to participate and enroll in.
• Conducts intake process and completes program eligibility for grant funded programs.
• Guides job seekers through the career development & exploration process.
• Helps determine occupational interests and abilities using a wide range of workforce tools, such as aptitude assessments, interviewing techniques, resume writing, and other career planning services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Undergraduate degree preferred.
• Previous related workforce experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(K) with 100% Employer Match of up to 6% of individual contributions
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance