What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Advisor - Path Program position at Michigan Works! Southeast?
Job Title: Career Advisor - Path program
Location: Jackson MI – Michigan Works! Southeast Jackson Service Center
Close Date: Open until Suitable Candidate is Selected
Program Overview
Come join an organization that positively impacts our communities. Michigan Works! Southeast (MWSE) is the Michigan Works! agency servicing the counties of Jackson, Hillsdale, Lenawee, Livingston and Washtenaw. MWSE is focused on meeting the talent demands of local employers and developing talent for the 21st century economy. MWSE delivers services that help businesses find the skilled workers they need and provides a competitive advantage for job seekers.
Location: Jackson MI – Michigan Works! Southeast Jackson Service Center
Close Date: Open until Suitable Candidate is Selected
Program Overview
Come join an organization that positively impacts our communities. Michigan Works! Southeast (MWSE) is the Michigan Works! agency servicing the counties of Jackson, Hillsdale, Lenawee, Livingston and Washtenaw. MWSE is focused on meeting the talent demands of local employers and developing talent for the 21st century economy. MWSE delivers services that help businesses find the skilled workers they need and provides a competitive advantage for job seekers.
Job Summary
Career Advisors identify, assess, prepare and train job seekers to qualify for jobs with employers identified by the Michigan Works! Southeast Business Services team and the Pure Michigan Talent Connect website. The primary objective of the Career Advisor is to provide all registered or enrolled job seekers with the services, assistance and resources they need to obtain, maintain and retain employment.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide case management services to all clients participating in workforce activities and receiving supportive services
- Enroll clients in applicable programs when appropriate. Determine eligibility based on state and federal regulations.
- Schedule and facilitate program orientations and intakes, and accurately collect all program required documentation
- Recommend supportive services, evaluate and process clients’ request for supportive services to determine eligibility
- Assess client skills utilizing required basic skill assessments and compatibility test
- Instruct Program training and workshop as assigned
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations with respect to employment and training programs and/or career and technical education programs
- Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Youth, Trade, Partnership, Accountability, Training, Hope (PATH); Food Assistance Employment and Training (FAE&T), RESEA, program rules and regulations preferred
Qualifications
All agency team members are expected to be technically competent and committed to continuous development of their skills. The following skills, knowledge and education or certifications are specifically required for this position:
- Associate’s degree and two years’ experience in human services field, case management or related fields; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations with respect to employment and training programs and/or career and technical education programs
- Knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Trade, Partnership, Accountability, Training, Hope (PATH); and Food Assistance Employment and Training (FAE&T) program rules and regulations preferred
- Experience working with education, community, public and non-profit organizations
- Travel between service centers to meet the needs of the organization
Compensation: $17.85 to $23.80 per hour with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, and optical insurance; paid holidays; paid time off; and 457 retirement savings with employer match.
Application Process:
Apply online at the Michigan Works! Southeast website:https://www.mwse.org/about/join-our-team/
Questions regarding the application process may be directed to careers@mwse.org
Michigan Works! Southeast provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws..
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