Full-Time

Career Advisor

Posted on 9/19/2025

Career TEAM

Career TEAM

Workforce development consulting with government software

Compensation Overview

$26.44/hr

+ Hourly Wage

Merced, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Customer Experience & Support (2)
,
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of experience in operations
  • Bilingual or multilingual
  • Strong communication skills and knowledge about community resources
  • Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions
  • Must be computer literate and have MS 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 with the ability to be culturally sensitive
  • Ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them towards achieving goals
  • Ability to meet and/or exceed set goals and objectives
  • Excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service, organizational skills, and communication skills, both oral and written required
  • Knowledgeable about the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements
  • A demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient in maintaining a high level of confidentiality
  • Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
  • A Valid Driver’s License
Responsibilities
  • Provide intensive case management services to registered customers within the One-Stop system
  • Complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce program. Assess jobseekers’ employment and training needs and abilities through interviewing, testing and other methods
  • Enter data into and otherwise use and process clients through any participant information system as required, and any other database as required by the One-Stop system
  • Guide jobseekers through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on their specific occupational goals
  • Counsel clients on available job opportunities, training programs, and other services
  • Complete Individual Training Account (ITA) vouchers, and other documents required for clients entering training
  • 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 clients
  • Follow all policies, procedures and regulations related to eligibility documentation to ensure that case files have originals and/or copies of eligibility documentation
  • Maintain accurate individual case files for each registered customer assuring that each file contains all required eligibility documents and meets compliance requirements
  • Develop a comprehensive Individual Employment Plan (IEP) for all customers
  • Provide referral and tracking of eligible customers into contracted programs provided on-site at the One-Stop centers and/or located in the community in accordance with established contracts
  • Meet and/or exceed program benchmarks. Participate in all staff related events as required including but not limited to: training, staff meetings and individual supervision
  • Complete all required reports
  • Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset
  • Other duties and projects as needed

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.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

North Haven, Connecticut

Founded

1996

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ForgeNow partnership expands into accelerated vocational training by 2026.
  • Over $100 million in government grants since 1996 sustains revenue pipeline.
  • TANF and SNAP integrations align with state welfare-to-work modernization initiatives.

What critics are saying

  • AI automated platforms erode high-touch services demand within 12-24 months.
  • Chrysalis Inc. undercuts grants with 30% lower-cost vocational training in 6-12 months.
  • 2026 WIOA reauthorization mandates open-source systems, obsoleting Career EDGE in 18-24 months.

What makes Career TEAM unique

  • Career TEAM founded in 1996 delivers high-touch case management with Career EDGE software.
  • Proprietary Career EDGE portal achieves 100% internal project adoption for superior outcomes.
  • Partners with ForgeNow vocational school to modernize career services and employer engagement.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

INACTIVE