Career Advisor

Description

Wind River Job Corps Center

Careers begin here!

Wind River Job Corps Center provides at-risk students with the tools, and opportunity to build a successful career at no-cost to them or their families. Join us in making a lasting impact on our students and in our communities!

We are currently hiring for a

Career Advisor

 for our Lakewood, Colorado Office. 

We are looking for an individual who is

Motivated and Self-Driven.

Benefits: We have one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in Wyoming!

• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 7 days paid sick
• 11 paid holidays
• Fidelity 401(k) after one year of service
• Medical, Vision, & Dental 100% Paid for Employee
• Short-term disability
• Employee and dependent life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness Insurance

Position Summary:

Successful candidate will report to the Project Director or State Coordinator. Will be responsible for determining graduate and former enrollee qualifications for placement, conduct placement activities and follow up in compliance with government and management directives.

Other essential functions include:

Maintain linkages with DOL, national, state, & local agencies and employees to provide placement services.  Identify potential jobs, schools, military or other training program placements or separating graduates and former enrollees.  Conduct job development activities; maintain placement follow up on separated graduates.  Directly place graduates and former enrollees to meet DOL contractual placement goals, verify and document all placements according to requirements.  Complete all required documentation in CTS and individual folders for assigned graduates until end of their service period.  Prepare placement reports and assist in the development of the contract’s placement plan.  Coordinate with Center staff to provide placement information to students.  Participate in industry advisory councils, community relations councils as assigned, and conduct career support activities in support of Centers and regional office efforts. 

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

 Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Social Science, Business, Communications, or closely related field; or Associate's degree and two years related experience required.
• Excellent communication using written and verbal skills is required. Ability to communicate using Spanish is a plus.
• Computer proficiency is required.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.