Career Advisor
Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and resourceful Career Advisor to provide comprehensive career guidance and support services to adult students and individuals in various stages of their career development. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping people achieve their career goals, thinks creatively to overcome barriers, and has a proven track record of success in placing individuals into employment opportunities. This role requires a client-focused approach with a deep understanding of career readiness tools such as resume development, interview coaching, LinkedIn optimization, and job search strategies. Staffing experience and knowledge of labor market trends are a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
* Career Advising & Job Readiness:
o Provide guidance on resume development, cover letter writing, and application processes, utilizing both traditional and technology-driven job search tools.
o Have the ability to lead workshops on job search techniques, hiring processes, and industry-specific labor market trends (preferred).
o Offer mock interview sessions and provide constructive feedback to improve participant interview skills.
o Assist participants with crafting elevator pitches and leveraging LinkedIn for career growth.
o Deliver individual and group career counseling advising sessions focused on career development, job search strategies, and employment action plans.
* Client Engagement:
o Support unemployed students and graduates through follow-ups via one-on-one meetings, classroom presentations, surveys, phone calls, and digital communication.
o Build strong, supportive relationships with clients through regular one-on-one or group meetings to assess progress and update employment status.
o Conduct salary needs assessments to assist clients in achieving self-sufficiency.
o Provide ongoing career check-ins, including tracking participant employments updates, documenting outcomes, and maintaining up-to-date records in databases.
o Coordinate and provide referrals to Fresh Start education programs, community resources and support services as needed.
* Employer & Community Relations:
o Maintain relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities and enhance participant placement outcomes.
o Highlight program offerings to raise awareness of program services and assist participants with access to resources.
o Stay informed on in-demand occupations to provide relevant job leads and guidance to participants.
Required Qualifications:
* Minimum 1-2 years of experience in career advising, staffing, workforce development, or customer service with high-volume client interaction.
* Proficient in resume writing, interview coaching, and job search strategy development.
* Experience working with adult students or individuals facing barriers to employment.
* Strong understanding of metrics-driven environments with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding goals.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and online job search platforms.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
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