Career Advisor I

Job Description

Job Title: Career Advisor I Location: Beeville, TX Salary: $ 20.67/HR JOB SUMMARY: 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 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Provides comprehensive career assessments (including professional level customers and to individuals with substantial barriers to employment) 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. This includes recommending 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. Help 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. • Provides useful and relevant labor market information to include, but not limited to, opportunities, qualifications, and expected pay in various industries to help customers develop actionable and realistic career goals. • Educates participants on job search skills and industry trends to get them prepared for employment. Use electronic and other resources to help customers make career and job search decisions. Dir