Career Advisor

Who We Are

Our employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a great place to work, and often recommend open positions to friends. We are a culturally diverse company with competitive benefits, frequent opportunities for growth and change, training and fun activities! We provide: Competitive wages for high performance

• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Guided Professional Development Plans
• Summer Fridays
• Weekly Wellness Sessions
• Medical/Vision/ Dental
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer 401k Contributions
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Company Picnics
• Volunteer Experiences
• Access to Free Financial Counseling
  
  
  

Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Culture, Innovation, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, and Green teams.

General Description

The Career Advisor will be responsible for providing guidance and support to individuals seeking career assistance. The ideal candidate will possess excellent time management skills and be able to work in a flexible environment. The candidate should be empathetic and able to understand the needs of individuals seeking employment. Bilingual Spanish/English skills are preferred. The candidate should be experienced in workshop facilitation and able to provide guidance on job search strategies, resume writing, interviewing skills, and career development. The candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team and should be able to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and provide guidance to individuals with different career goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in identifying career goals and developing a plan to achieve them
• Provide guidance on job search strategies, resume writing, and interview preparation
• Conduct assessments to determine clients' skills, interests, and abilities
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers to identify job opportunities for clients
• Provide ongoing support to clients throughout the job search process
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions and progress
• Participate in outreach and recruitment activities to attract new clients
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, or related field
• Experience in career counseling, job placement, or workforce development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  
  
  

About Us

Grant Associates is a national workforce development company that is passionate about raising the economic security for the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Since opening our doors in 1997, we have operated programs in cities large and small, partnering with communities to build the human side of economic development. As one of the largest workforce development organizations in North America, we have provided workforce development services to more than 50,000 companies and helped more than 1.2 million people achieve their career goals. Grant Associates is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Group, a leading international provider of Human Services with offices in ten countries.

• Grant Associates in an Equal Opportunity Employer