Career Advisor

Position Overview Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Career Advisor is responsible for assessing the client needs for services and providing appropriate case management to help youth reach desired employment and academic goals. The career advisor will work with youth under the Para Los Niños Central YouthSource Center which will serve youth ages 17-24 with a focus on re-engaging youth in school and work, improving student retention, and bolstering academic proficiency. An emphasis will be placed on guiding youth through an assessment and self-inventory process that helps them identify their interests, preferences, motivations, and options. Duties Carries out mission, vision and values established by President/CEO and Board of Directors as it fits within the city-wide Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program and the mission of the collaborative partners. Conducts program outreach, recruitment, orientations, and client intake/eligibility. Performs comprehensive assessment of youth to determine academic, vocational and/or supportive service needs. Develops Individual Service Strategy plan for youth (ISS). Serves as an advocate for the participant, assisting them in identifying the best available resources to help them become successful in school, work, and life. Establishes, utilizes, and maintains effective systems of working with students, parents, schools, social agencies, and other individuals and agencies needed to assist in resolving dropout-related issues and increasing student achievement and graduation rate. Assists universal access participants who utilize the YouthSource Center. Provides appropriate linkages to network partner services. Facilitates meetings with parents, school counselors, probation, law enforcement, employers, and other entities for the purpose of ensuring that outcomes and objectives for youth are achieved. About PLN Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños provides education and wraparound support, serving over 10,000 children, youth, and families annually in some of the most underserved areas in Los Angeles. PLN fosters pathways to success by striving for excellence in education, family support, and comprehensive social-emotional, and community-based services. Through early education, TK-8th grade education, youth workforce services, and family and community services Para Los Niño’s model provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to break the cycle of poverty and help children and youth thrive. Qualifications and Experience Requirements Good verbal and writing skills, including a strong grasp on computer programs. Provide outstanding customer service and confidentiality. Ability to maintain participant files and other documentation. Have the ability to identify and access community resources. Ability to work in a team environment and provide support to fellow team members. Ability to read, analyze and interpret most complex documents relating to regulations under WIA guidelines. Have knowledge of the needs of youth and factors that support their social and physical well-being. Must have the ability to nurture respectful relationship with youth and be sensitive to the clients’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. Ability to work independently, be flexible and dependable, and demonstrate initiative and creativity. Personnel who provide youth services have the ability to: Lead discussions, conceptualize well, and communicate effectively. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Salary : $24 - $30