Job Title: Career Advisor Location: Fresno, CA Compensation: $25 hourly pay for probationary period*, then $54,000 annual salary Purpose: A socially conscious company is seeking a case manager to provide employment case management services for low-income and underserved job seekers in Fresno, CA. The ideal candidate has case management experience, enjoys working with diverse groups of people, and is a self-starter looking to play a proactive role in helping job seekers with discovering their strengths, goal-planning, and taking actionable steps towards career development. Duties and Responsibilities - Conduct intake, eligibility screening, and job readiness assessments with participants receiving CalFresh benefits
- Conduct community outreach for resources, training, and employment opportunities
- Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals to develop an Individualized Work Plan
- Manage a caseload of clients in alignment with program processes and service delivery outcomes
- Deliver engaging workforce development and job readiness trainings for adult job seekers that relate to real-life scenarios, as needed
- Oversee, evaluate, and case note clients' performance
- Ensure appropriate data collection and entry into data system
- Support monthly and quarterly reporting
- Maintain client files in accordance with contract requirements. Support internal review/audit process
- Conduct on-going follow-up with candidates sent on job interviews
- Meet weekly, quarterly, and annual job placement numbers
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with current employer partners, including conducting on-site visits (when safe to do so) frequently to ensure quality of service and generate additional job orders
- Support ongoing special projects or assignments related to the CFET program
- Read/proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and formatting for required program documents
- Model professionalism and inclusiveness, cultivate a safe environment for career development, and motivated clients to find full-time employment
Desired Qualifications - Minimum of 4-year degree, relevant experience and/or advanced studies in social services a plus
- One to three (1-3) years of experience working with clients/participants in a workforce development, social services, or community-based context
- Experience developing individualized service and/or employment plans for participants preferred
- Experience and/or passion for serving individuals from disadvantaged and underserved populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness
- Experience with Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed, and/or Two-Generational methods a definite plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and/or SharePoint preferred
- Understanding of workforce development, employment services, and adult education a definite plus
- Strong communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills
Benefits - Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Package
- 401K with Employer Matching After 1 Year
- Wonderful team, great work-life balance, and an opportunity to work towards an important mission of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency
*Probationary period will be on temp staffing agency payroll
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