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
General Description:
The Career Advisor will be responsible for providing guidance and support to individuals seeking career advice and assistance. The ideal candidate will have experience in career counseling, job placement, and workforce development.
Responsibilities:
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.
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
General Description:
The Career Advisor will be responsible for providing guidance and support to individuals seeking career advice and assistance. The ideal candidate will have experience in career counseling, job placement, and workforce development.
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
- 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
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
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