Job Description
Overview The Career Advisor serves as the point person for effective delivery of jobseeker services including job preparation, career development, and provision of self-directed job search resources. The Career Advisor is also tasked with providing engaging and informative workshops while maintaining a classroom that is conducive to learning while modeling a positive and professional behavior. The Career Advisor works closely with the Lead Career Advisor, Recruitment Team, Community Partner Coordinator and Center leadership to promote and facilitate successful customer engagement and learning in a business-driven model of training and employment. He or she also works with SBS staff and other stakeholders to ensure implementation of programs and policies. Qualifications Education/Certificates/Licenses/Registrations • Bachelor of Art/Bachelor of Science in psychology, marketing, business, human resources or related fields with two plus years relevant work experience • Experience working with career counseling consumers in a high volume work environment, particularly in a human services or workforce development or an equivalent combination. Qualifications • Strong communication and organization skills, computer skills, publishing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely • The ability to relate well with individuals, ability to motivate, and posses experience in presenting workshops and working with individuals having one or more barriers to employment • A referral network with other human service agencies in the community and can provide intervention services as needed • Knowledge of various job search strategies, resources and actions plans • Ability to follow instructions well • Adaptable, flexible, and a fast learner • Creative and able to meet deadlines • Works well under pressure and goal oriented and works well within a team concept • Demonstrated customer service skills • Demonstrated computer skills, with experience using word processing and spreadsheet software applications • Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources • Be able to work first shift and overtime if required • Travel when necessary Company Description Equus Workforce Solutions® is a comprehensive provider of workforce development services in North America. Our fifty-plus-year legacy of experience encompasses the development, design and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions. We are drivers and collaborators for workforce systems change, including adapting to changes in legislation, job seeker demographics and market and industry changes. We do this by integrating data-driven technology, expanding access to services and streamlining partner-supported service delivery. Our workforce professionals are guided by our mission of helping individuals to live their best life and our LEGACY standards of Leadership, Environment, Get Going!, Attitude, Communication, and You!
Company Description
Equus Workforce Solutions® is a comprehensive provider of workforce development services in North America. Our fifty-plus-year legacy of experience encompasses the development, design and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.\r\n\r\nWe are drivers and collaborators for workforce systems change, including adapting to changes in legislation, job seeker demographics and market and industry changes. We do this by integrating data-driven technology, expanding access to services and streamlining partner-supported service delivery.\r\n\r\nOur workforce professionals are guided by our mission of helping individuals to live their best life and our LEGACY standards of Leadership, Environment, Get Going!, Attitude, Communication, and You!