Full-Time

Career Advisor

Career TEAM

Career TEAM

Workforce development consulting with government software

Compensation Overview

$40k/mo

Monterey, TN, USA

In Person

Onsite only; local travel up to 30% may be required.

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong communication skills and knowledge of community resources
  • Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions
  • Must have MS Word and Excel skills at a 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 exceed set goals and objectives
  • Excellent interpersonal, time management, customer service, organizational skills, and communication skills, both oral and written
  • 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
  • Knowledgeable about the local region and relevant partners
  • A Valid Driver’s License
  • Position is 100% onsite and requires work onsite at the listed location
  • Travel up to 30% of the time
  • Bilingual or multilingual preferred
Responsibilities
  • Provide information and case management services to the community and eligible WIOA participants
  • Collaborate with the Intake Specialist to complete intake and eligibility determination for the workforce program
  • Assess job seekers’ employment, abilities, and training needs through interviewing, testing, and other methods
  • Serves as a liaison between workforce development programs and community partners
  • Enter data into VOS and otherwise use and process clients through any participant information system as required
  • Guide job seekers through the preparation of individual employment plans (IEP) based on their specific occupational goals
  • Stay on top of labor market trends and best practices
  • Counsel clients 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 clients
  • Follow all policies, procedures, and regulations related to eligibility documentation
  • Maintain accurate individual case files for each registered customer assuring that each file contains all required eligibility documents and meets compliance requirements
  • 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 within the data management system
  • Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset
  • Other duties and projects as needed for the success of the program
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual or multilingual preferred
  • A Valid Driver’s License

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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Total Funding

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Headquarters

North Haven, Connecticut

Founded

1996

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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.

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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