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Career TEAM

Workforce development consulting with government software

Adult/Dislocated Worker Career Advisor

Full-Time
$58k - $62k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's, MBA
Everett, WA, USA
In PersonExpected to work 100% onsite; travel is primarily limited to necessary trips within Snohomish County.
Social & Community ServicesCase Management & Advocacy

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong communication skills and knowledge of community resources.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-considered decisions.
  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel skills at minimum, and the ability to learn specialized databases and software systems.
  • Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse customer base and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
  • Ability to motivate career seekers toward achieving goals.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Ability to meet and exceed set goals and objectives.
  • Interpersonal, time management, customer service, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program and other workforce program requirements.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, and maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
  • Time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
  • A valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Provide information and case management services to the community.
  • Complete intake and eligibility determinations for workforce programs.
  • Assess career seekers' employment, abilities, and training needs through interviews, testing, and other methods.
  • Serve as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners.
  • Enter data into and use and process career seekers through participant information systems as required.
  • Guide career seekers in preparing individual employment plans based on their occupational goals.
  • Stay current on labor market trends and best practices.
  • Counsel career seekers on available job opportunities, training programs, and other services.
  • Refer individuals to appropriate services, training programs, or job opportunities, and follow up on those activities.
  • Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, job clubs, and other group presentations for career seekers.
  • Follow policies, procedures, and regulations related to eligibility documentation.
  • Maintain accurate individual case files for each registered customer, ensuring each file contains all required eligibility documents and meets compliance requirements.
  • Meet and/or exceed program benchmarks.
  • Participate in required staff events, including training and team meetings.
  • Complete required reports within the data management system.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of the local region and relevant partners.
  • Bilingual or multilingual ability.

About the company

Career TEAM, LLC provides workforce development services to government and education institutions. It combines high-touch, one-on-one case management and career services with a proprietary software portal called Career EDGE to manage employment and training programs. The Career EDGE platform supports program administration, participant tracking, and service delivery, enabling staff to coordinate services and monitor outcomes for participants. The company differentiates itself by offering an integrated mix of hands-on support and software tailored to public sector and educational clients, backed by a track record of securing government and state grants (over $100 million) and collaborating with partners like ForgeNow to strengthen vocational training. Career TEAM’s goal is to reduce unemployment and poverty by closing the opportunity divide and delivering better employment outcomes through targeted workforce development solutions.

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Headquarters

North Haven, Connecticut

Founded

1996

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Orange County extended Career Team for $4.185 million starting July 1, 2026.
  • Carrington College adopted Career Edge in March 2026, expanding higher-education penetration.
  • Herzing University partnered in January 2026, validating Career Edge beyond government clients.

What critics are saying

  • Orange County's July 2026 renewal depends on annual appropriations and can terminate with ten days.
  • County and state contracts dominate revenue, exposing Career Team to procurement cycles and rebids.
  • A failed Oregon modernization rollout would damage credibility across future state procurements.

What makes Career TEAM unique

  • Career Edge combines services and software, now deployed across 30 states in 2026.
  • PIRL MAGIC and configurable workflows target federal reporting pain for WIOA agencies.
  • Oregon's 2026 modernization project showcases Career Team's nationwide workflow transformation niche.

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Benefits

  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Company News

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Jul 14th, 2026
Barleh Jessica Issoufou promoted to Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at WorkSource Montgomery.

Barleh Jessica Issoufou promoted to Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at WorkSource Montgomery. Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, July 2026 - WorkSource Montgomery has promoted Barleh Jessica Issoufou to the position of Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, recognizing her outstanding leadership and contributions to advancing workforce development and economic opportunity across Montgomery County. In her new role, Barleh will oversee the organization's business operations, working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to strengthen operational excellence, enhance organizational performance, and expand innovative workforce solutions that support employers, job seekers, and the broader regional economy. Prior to this promotion, Barleh served as Deputy Director, Workforce Services at WorkSource Montgomery for over three years. In this capacity, she provided strategic direction and operational leadership for workforce development programs and business engagement initiatives, driving organizational performance through data-driven decision-making, cross-sector partnerships, and innovative employment and talent development strategies. Before joining WorkSource Montgomery, Barleh spent more than four years with Career TEAM LLC, where she most recently served as Regional Director of Operations, overseeing the implementation of strategic business plans and operational delivery for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs across the East Coast. Simultaneously, she also served as Executive Director, providing strategic, fiscal, and operational leadership for the District of Columbia's TANF Employment Provider program and helping expand employment opportunities for underserved communities. Earlier in her career, Barleh held leadership positions with Community Purchasing Alliance as Regional Director, where she led strategic planning and innovative purchasing initiatives supporting community organizations, and with EDSI as Program Manager, managing large-scale employment and training programs serving thousands of residents annually. She began her professional journey with the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development as a Claims Examiner, and also gained valuable community development experience through internships with Volunteers of America Delaware Valley and The Center for Family Services, as well as serving as Youth Volunteer Coordinator with the American Red Cross. Barleh holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, an academic foundation that has complemented her career in workforce development, community engagement, organizational leadership, and public service. With more than fifteen years of experience spanning workforce development, operations management, public sector partnerships, community engagement, and organizational leadership, Barleh is well positioned to help lead WorkSource Montgomery through its next phase of growth and impact. WorkSource Montgomery (WSM) is the primary workforce development organization serving Montgomery County, Maryland, connecting employers, job seekers, educational institutions, and economic development partners to build a highly skilled workforce. Through innovative workforce solutions, strategic partnerships, and employer-focused programs, WSM helps strengthen regional competitiveness while creating meaningful employment opportunities and sustainable economic growth.