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Career EDGE

Career Advisor / Workforce Case Manager

Career EDGE, Denton, Texas, United States, 76205

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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.

Career Team is looking to hire a Career Advisor – Youth who will perform professional work providing career counseling, intensive case management, and follow‑up services to young adults eligible for the WIOA program. Career Advisors play a key role in our participants’ success as they seek employment, training and education.

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 job 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

Support Youth participants who enter into Work Experience (WEX) opportunities ensuring their success and employer satisfaction working with the team

Create and foster relationships with area juvenile justice centers and school districts

Enter data into Work In Texas and process clients through any participant information system as required

Guide job 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

Counsel clients 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 clients

Follow all policies, procedures, and regulations related to eligibility documentation

Maintain accurate individual case files in Work In Texas for each registered customer assuring 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, staff meetings, and individual supervision

Complete all required reports within the data management system

The Ideal Qualifications for this Position Include

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 Applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) 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

Ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them 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

Training in Trauma Informed Care, evidence‑based practice, and/or whole family services

Employment Type: Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt Employee

Travel: 20% travel within the region

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

Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Background Check Requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.

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