Position Summary:

The Career Advisor will deliver individual and group career coaching and advancement curriculum to program participants. Through building job application materials (resume, cover letter, online applications, etc.), developing and implementing workforce development workshops, and working in conjunction with other Youth Pathways staff to connect individuals with training/education/employment opportunities that help guide participants into economic self-sufficiency. The Career Advisor will also be responsible for administering and monitoring TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education) testing.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead and manage a computer lab of between 10-30 participants utilizing hybrid services.

• Administer the TABE test to participants both in office and remotelyand monitor the test takingprocess to ensure all participants understand the directions and that testing protocol are adhered to.

• Ensure that TABE scoring is complete and documented in Fedcap’s internal database.

• Develop and deliver targeted job search curriculum and workshops, such as online application sessions, interview preparation, etc.

• Create, edit, and tailor participant resumes.

• Supervise participants engaged in computer driven job search.

• Coordinate the tracking and reporting of attendance, interviews, and placements.

• Ensure all methods of outreach (phone, text, email), are used in effort to engage and/or re-engage client participation of program services.

• Ensure clear, concise, and timely case notes are entered by the Career Advisor in Fedcap’s internal and Funder’s external systems regarding participants active/ inactive job readiness engagement statuses.

• Ensure the organization and accuracy of participant documentation.

• Provide resources and external referrals as needed, for services such as clothing, childcare, food assistance, etc.

• Performs other related duties/projects as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Education, or comparable work-relatedexperience

• Ability to deliver specific curriculum, differentiate instruction, and lead groups.

• Superior communication skills (verbal and written).

• Experience and/or a demonstrated desire to work with the economically disadvantaged, homeless, and/or public assistance recipients’ populations.

• Ability to meet deadlines, juggle multiple priorities, and excel in a team environment.

• Bilingual (English Spanish) preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer