Youth Career Advisor

Title: Youth Career Advisor Classification: Non-ExemptSalary: $46,000-48,000 yearScope of PositionTo provide comprehensive guidance and counseling support to Youth. The Youth Career Advisor will guide individuals through their educational and career planning, towards the overall goal of post-secondary education enrollment or sustainable full-time employment. This position will also be responsible for providing career readiness and/or post-secondary activities that will be focused on keeping the youth actively engaged in the program until all the Youth’s goals have been met. The Youth Career Advisor will collaborate with the Business Service Team to ensure sustainable placement for each youth. Essential FunctionsProvide individualized basic skills assessments and identify employment goals based on career interest, ability, and personal development considerationsBuild one-on-one working relationships with youth to assist in mitigating challenges to obtaining and retaining employment.Maintain a caseload of 35-50 youthEnroll youth participants in the program via the CWDS applicationMeet regularly with all active Youth participants providing career exploration, guidance and counselingProvide individualized and holistic support to each participant tailored to their specific needsActively recruit WIOA youth eligible candidates to enroll in the youth program.Provide offsite enrollment opportunities and support with educational facilities and/or employers as assigned.Provide referrals to community partners when appropriateDevelop Individual Service Strategy based on youths’ strengths and goalsContact employers/post-secondary education opportunities Establish detailed documentation of all client records to maintain organized database and generate all project reports as neededConduct regular assessments tailored to guiding the participant in their career goalsWork closely with leadership and the Performance Analyst to be sure all activities are updated, and participant information is entered into all appropriate databases and filesConduct Case Management duties, determine program eligibility and maintain compliance with funder and Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act guidelinesEngage youth in the Youth Fourteen Elements (career counseling, goal setting, entrepreneurship, financial navigation, training, paid work experience, literacy development, GED, mentorship, tutoring, etc)Education and Experience Requirements1-3 years of human services, training or teaching experienceExperience working with disconnected youthSkills and experience in providing career development and/or advisingValid state driver’s license and vehicle required, decent drivers recordExperience in a team-oriented environmentDegree in business, education, human services or related area is preferredAbility to converse with a wide range of professionals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude

Created: 2025-09-06