Career Advisor

Overview

Southeast Non-Profit Housing (SENPH) administers the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) in Alabama. NFJP is a federally funded program under Section 167 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) that helps eligible farmworkers and their dependents gain the training, education, and support they need to secure stable, better-paying employment.

The Career Advisor is a participant-facing role that works with each participant from start to finish and is responsible for outreach as well as case management. This includes finding and recruiting farmworkers in the community, determining eligibility and enrolling participants, building individual employment plans, guiding participants through training or job placement, and completing program exit and post-exit follow-up.

This is not a desk-only position. The role requires regular outreach in farm and community settings throughout the assigned service area, and consistent follow-up with participants after they exit the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Outreach & Recruitment

● Conducts regular outreach and shares program information to farmworkers and farmers across the assigned Alabama service area, including farms, packing houses, agricultural worksites, farmworker housing, churches, and community events.

● Builds referral relationships with community agencies and resource partners to identify and recruit potential participants.

● Screens individuals for program eligibility, collects and verifies required eligibility documentation, and completes the application and enrollment process.

Case Management & Participant Support

● Manages an active caseload and keeps each participant moving toward a timely, positive outcome.

● Conduct assessments to identify each participant’s barriers, needs, strengths, and career goals.

● Develop plans to help participants reach their career or training goal.

● Provides career counseling, including helping participants set realistic employment goals, along with job search assistance, career exploration, job readiness activities, and resume writing.

● Arranges supportive services and connects participants to community resources that help them stay on track.

● Prepares, executes, and monitors training contracts.

● Conducts program exits and post-exit follow up as participants complete their services, maintain contact and to verify employment, education, or credential outcomes.

● Prepares, executes, and monitors training contracts.

● Conducts program exits and post-exit follow up as participants complete their services, maintain contact and to verify employment, education, or credential outcomes.

Documentation & Compliance

● Collects source documentation that validates participant data (credentials, transcripts, employment verification) and maintains accurate, audit-ready records in the grant performance management system and internal trackers.

● Keeps each plan current and documents participant progress in case notes at least monthly.

● Maintains attendance and financial records; completes and submits participant invoices, purchase orders, and vouchers.

● Participates in quality, compliance, and peer file reviews and protects participant confidentiality at all times.

Professional Development & Other Duties

● Stays current on workforce trends, labor market information, and industry changes to inform career exploration and service delivery.

● Recommends improvements to services.

● Attend training, workshops, and conferences as directed by the supervisor.

● Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

● Bachelor's degree preferred, or 4 years of experience with service-based nonprofits.

● At least 2 years of experience in human services, workforce development, case management, or a related field.

● Must complete the Workforce Development Apprenticeship and earn the CWDP credential within 18 months of hire.

● Bilingual in English and Spanish is encouraged.

● Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance, with willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned service area.

● Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, with the ability to learn and accurately use online case management and reporting systems.

Core Compentencies

● Outreach and Relationship Building: Approaches farmworkers and community members in field and agricultural settings, builds trust, and presents information clearly to groups and partners.

● Listening and Perceptiveness: Gives full attention to others, asks clarifying questions, and understands and responds to people's reactions.

● Planning and Follow-Through: Balances outreach, caseload, and follow-up while adapting to changing priorities; stays in consistent contact with participants, including after exit.

● Documentation and Writing: Keeps accurate, complete, and timely records and case notes that meet federal documentation requirements.

● Reading Comprehension: Understands written policies and work-related documents and applies them correctly.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP), obtained within 18 months of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Work is performed in both office and field settings. Sits for extended periods and regularly drives long distances by car. Outreach requires standing and walking at farms and agricultural worksites, sometimes on uneven ground, with exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position is housed at a local Career Center in Alabama but requires regular travel to farms, agricultural facilities, farmworker housing, partner agencies, community events, and participant homes. Outreach and follow-up may occasionally require early morning, evening, or weekend hours to reach farmworkers when they are available. Dress in accordance with current policy.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person