Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Career Advisor
Employer
Job Location
231 Hwy. 58 South, Kinston, NC 28504
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Professional
Application Period
Closes: Sunday, April 25, 2021
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a degree in human services, human resource management, psychology, business, or social work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a degree in human services, human resource management, psychology, business, or social work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license
Position Description
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Career Advisor will perform case management functions, and other tasks associated with the recruitment, assessment, training, and placement of WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) eligible customers.
The duties of the WIOA Career Advisor include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure that all program compliance measures are met as defined in the WIOA charter and performance standards
- Responsible for a variety of workforce development activities including recruitment, intake, assessment, eligibility determination, case management, enrollment, counseling, education/employment placement, and follow-up of program participants and making referrals to other county service agencies
- Oversee customer care through continuity and complete services including timely documentation and review of services to customers
- Meet individually with customers to develop an Individual Education/Employment plan and assist with locating appropriate services to meet the plan objectives
- Perform assessments including administering and interpreting of career and aptitude inventories and testing for math and reading skills
- Identify potential employers and develop work site agreements, contracts, or related documents; conduct follow-up and evaluation of participant placements to provide counseling and problem-solving for clients and employers; assist clients with transportation and other basic needs
- Participate in marketing of program and monthly staff meetings
Working Conditions
- Office environment
- Infrequently lifting and carrying items up to 15 lbs
- Infrequently bending and twisting at the waist
- Evening and weekend work hours; frequently sitting at a desk or workstation using a computer display, keyboard, mouse, and telephone
- Infrequently traveling between buildings on campus, between campuses and to off-campus sites
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, political affiliation, or disability.
How to Apply
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