Evening Career Advisor

Fathers & Families Support Center Position Title: Evening Career Advisor Reports To: Director, Coordinator

Job Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt Direct Reports: N/A

Description of this role: The Career Advisor is responsible for: 1) Establishing and maintaining employer relationships for the purposes of obtaining job leads and placements; 2) Identifying qualified candidates for placement; 3) Advising clients preparing for entry into the job market; and 4) Documenting necessary data for tracking and reporting purposes.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities - includes the following and other related duties may be assigned.

• Utilizing in-depth knowledge of the job market, provide services to clients focusing on employment opportunities, job search, and career development.
• Network and establish connections with clients and employers.
• Meet regularly with clients to review and update their Individual Employment Plan (IEP), assess skills and expertise, and provide support and guidance during the job search process.
• Create and edit client resumes; advise clients on applications, interview process, and career development.
• Coordinate work orders or job placement requests to matching job seekers with work orders.
• Monitor and ensure that all program graduates secure an initial job placement.
• Maintenance and accurately input participants employment information in Apricot system.
• Work closely with Social Workers, Case Managers and Facilitators to communicate client barriers to securing or maintaining employment. Travel to multiple locations.
• Provide information critical to recording retention data and providing follow-up retention services to support continued and stable employment.
• Work with the Coordinator of Employment Placement/Workforce Development to coordinate resources for continuing education and training that leads to career advancement.
• WORK HOURS 11:30am – 8:30pm. Must attend all meetings and events as requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have experience with MS Products; experience with Apricot, Social Solutions, or ETO a plus.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be resilient and tenacious with a high level of personal integrity and passion for FSC’s mission
• Must understand and practice the NASW code of ethics
• Must be able to utilize agency and community resources to meet goals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Must have an associate degree; Bachelors degree in Social Services strongly preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience/education in workforce development or related field.
• Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and have a reliable, insured vehicle

What FFSC has to offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience; 401k plan with 6% employer match.
• 95% Employer paid medical; partial payment towards qualified dependents coverage; FSA/HSA options.
• Low-rate Dental & Vision coverage; employer paid Life Insurance, STD/LTD plus buy up options.
• Generous PTO package with 14 paid holidays; flexible work/life balance.
• Discount program, additional voluntary benefits, partial cell phone reimbursement, and paid mileage.
• Annual staff retreat and an opportunity to be a part of a fantastic mission driven agency.

This job description does not list all the duties of this position. Performance of other duties may be requested, and other related duties may be assigned. FFSC has the right to revise this description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment.