What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Advisor position at Big Sandy Area Community Action Program?
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Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is seeking compassionate
Career Advisors to create change for the Eastern Kentucky Workforce.
Position Summary: Career Advisors are trained to develop comprehensive plans tailored to each individual. We help people launch new careers and/or advance through training services. You will work alongside a talented, and vibrant group of individuals who share your passion for helping to improve the lives of others while making our region a better place to live and work. This position will be based in our Paintsville office.
Job duties and details:
- Recruiting eligible participants and identifying customer and client assets, barriers, career goals, supportive service needs.
- Assisting jobseekers with a full range of employment services to advance their employment opportunities.
- Recruiting regional employers to assist them in finding and preparing workers to fit their needs.
- Participating in community events such as job fairs, benefit fairs, and partner meeting to promote WIOA and agency services.
- Accessing and maintaining customer records of activities and services provided through Google Forms, state administered databases, and any other required reporting methods.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field is desired, combinations of education and work experience may substitute
- Previous experience in navigating the justice system and delivering services to a client population to meet performance targets is strongly preferred
- Successful completion of Career Advising Academy within 6 weeks of hire date is required.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver’s license and travel throughout service area is required
- Hire subject to agency policy on background check and drug screening
Benefits
· Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
· Life Insurance
· Kentucky Retirement (CERS)
· Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays
Big Sandy Area Community Action Program is one of a network of more than 1,000 Community Action organizations located across the United States committed to fighting poverty by empowering individuals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15