Ncworks Career Advisor Wioa

• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Human Resources, or closely related field.

• Two years' successful experience in guidance and counseling or employment and training programs.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent management skills in human relations and communications (oral and written) are required.

• Commitment to excellent customer service and continuous improvement.

• Ability to work without close supervision.

• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team to achieve common goals.

• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

• Willingness to participate in professional development activities.

• Commitment to the community college "open door" philosophy.

• Knowledge of WIOA Adult/Dislocated Worker

• Demonstrated knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) guidelines and services

• Knowledge of and experience with North Carolina's NCWorks On-line system

• Knowledge of Columbus County (geographic, economic, workforce, etc.)

Under the general supervision of the Manager of the NCWorks Career Center, the Career Advisor delivers customer service, administrative and basic technical and/or programmatic assistance and support for the WIOA Youth Grant participants. In order to fulfill the objectives of this position, the Career Advisor performs the following functions:

Essential Duties:

• Assists job seeker/job changer customers with career development and job search activities including applications, resumes and interview preparation.

• Uses appropriate computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, Internet, and specialized computer applications.

• Assists all customers with job search/job development/job placement activities, including business customers.

• Provides vocational, educational and personal counseling and/or case management for NCWorks Career Center customers, primarily youth participants ages 16-24, individually and in small groups.

• Responsible for case management for designated WIOA youth customers, including mandated case load numbers, eligibility determination, documentation of activities, delivery of required services and follow-up to meet required performance measures.

• Develops and updates individual action plans as needed to facilitate successful job placement for customers.

• Responsible for customer assessment, eligibility, enrollment, tracking, and follow up.

• Identifies barriers to employment for individuals and initiates referrals to appropriate services for assistance.

• Reviews employer job orders and ensures qualified job applicants are referred based on defined standards as set by employers.

• Provides excellent customer service to every customer or potential customer, utilizing interviewing, coaching/training techniques, labor market information and recruiting skills to match job seekers to employers.

• Coordinates program functions with other NCWorks Career Center staff, college personnel, workforce development programs, and human service agencies to accomplish customers' goals and program objectives.

• Works as a team member within the NCWorks Career Center and Student Services Division.

• Completes all forms and documentation associated with above responsibilities accurately and on time.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager of the NCWorks Career Center.

Salary is dependent upon qualifications, experience, and labor market. Excellent references from previous employers must be furnished upon request.

A completed Southeastern Community College application, a resume, letter of interest addressing the requirements and educational transcripts (unofficial copies of transcripts will be sufficient for the screening process, but official copies must be submitted prior to employment) must be submitted to the college Human Resources Office in order for applicants to be considered for this position. Initial review of applications will begin on July 29, 2024 and will continue until filled the position is filled.

Applicants should direct all inquiries to the Human Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472. Telephone (910) 788-6310 www.sccnc.edu

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer