Youth Career Advisor

Career Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives.  We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country.  At Career Team, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world-class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here. TITLE: Youth Career Advisor REPORTS TO: WIOA Program Lead LOCATION: Snohomish County, WA EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Employee Priority Review: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be scheduled before the application window closes. We encourage interested candidates to apply and complete the interview process as early as possible. Career Team is looking to hire a Youth Career Advisor who will perform professional work providing career counseling, intensive case management, and follow-up services to young adults eligible for the WIOA program. Work is performed under the supervision of the WIOA Program Lead. Your Impact on Career Team’s Success : Provide information and case management services to community members interested in WIOA Youth services Complete intake and eligibility determination for workforce programs Assess career seekers' employment, abilities, and training needs through interviewing, testing, and other methods Serve as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners and resources Offer all youth participants the required 14 Youth Program Elements as part of your case management Create and foster relationships with area juvenile justice centers and school districts Enter data into state system and process clients through any participant information system as required Guide career seekers through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on their specific occupational or education goals Stay on top of labor market trends and best practices in career and training paths Advise youth on available job and education opportunities, training programs, and other services Refer individuals to appropriate services, training programs, or job opportunities and follow up on those activities Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, job clubs, and other group presentations for youth Follow all policies, procedures, and regulations related to eligibility documentation Maintain accurate individual case files in state system for each registered customer ensuring that each file contains all required eligibility documents and meets compliance requirements Meet and/or exceed program benchmarks Participate in all staff-related events as required including but not limited to training and team meetings Complete all required reports within the data management system Approach each day and task with a solutions-oriented and responsive mindset This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location and within the community. To Qualify for This Role, You Must Have : Bachelor’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience Strong communication skills and knowledge about community resources Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions Must be computer literate and have MS Word and Excel skills at minimum, and the ability to learn specialized databases and software systems Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse customer base with the ability to be culturally sensitive Strong business acumen Ability to motivate youth towards achieving goals Ability to meet and exceed set goals and objectives Excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service, organizational skills, and communication skills, both oral and written required Knowledgeable about the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements A demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient in maintaining a high level of confidentiality Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure A Valid Driver’s License Additional Skills/Knowledge Career Team Would Love for This Role : Bilingual or Multilingual Strong multitasking abilities and proactive approach to tasks Knowledgeable about the local region and relevant partners Salary : $54,500 - $57,000/yr Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Career Team offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and personal/vacation time. Travel : Travel for this role is primarily limited to necessary trips within Snohomish County to support career seekers. About Career Team: Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization. Career Team’s outstanding record of accelerating the human condition  has resulted in numerous honors: Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider As a socially conscious organization, Career Team has found a healthy balance between for-profit innovation and community enrichment. Looking ahead, the organization will continue to close the nation’s opportunity divide with additional government-funded workforce sites; while also building staff capacity of workforce fundin