Career Advisor - Plano

Overview

Career TEAM is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives by blending technology with compassionate, high‑touch services to support job seekers across the country. We are looking for a part‑time Career Advisor to provide professional career counseling, intensive case management, and follow‑up services to soldiers and their families at a military base.

• Provide information and case management services to the community and eligible WIOA participants.
• Collaborate with the Intake Specialist to complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce program.
• Assess jobseekers’ employment, abilities, and training needs through interviewing, testing, and other methods.
• Serve as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners.
• Enter data into VOS and process clients through the participant information system.
• Guide job seekers through the preparation of individualized employment plans (IEP) based on their occupational goals.
• Stay current on labor market trends and best practices.
• Counsel clients on available job opportunities, training programs, and other services.
• Refer individuals to appropriate services and follow up on those referrals.
• Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, job clubs, and other group presentations for clients.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and regulations related to eligibility documentation.
• Maintain accurate individual case files and ensure compliance with eligibility requirements.
• Meet or exceed program benchmarks and participate in staff events such as training and meetings.
• Complete all required reports within the data management system.
• Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset.
• Perform other duties and projects as needed for program success.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of community resources.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with sound decision making.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel and able to learn specialized databases and software systems.
• Culturally sensitive and able to serve a culturally diverse customer base.
• Role model to customers and motivate them toward goal achievement.
• Excellent interpersonal, time‑management, customer service, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining confidentiality.
• Exceptional time‑management skills and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Knowledge of the local region and relevant partners.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
• A valid Driver’s License.

• Hourly: $15 per hour.
• Travel:
  May require local travel up to 30% of the time.
• Benefits: 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, vision insurance with an employee‑sponsored HSA, disability insurance, and supplemental insurance.

Founded in 1996, Career TEAM, LLC is a private workforce development organization that has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s 500 fastest‑growing privately held companies and has received the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation. Career TEAM is committed to closing the nation’s opportunity divide and building staff capacity in government‑funded workforce sites.

Career TEAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment, and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.