Career Planner I - Career Advisor

Company: Children & Families of Iowa
Location: Spencer
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

Description:

Children & Families of Iowa and their mission of Restoring hope, Building futures and Changing lives, provides purpose to your work. As a Career Planner for our grant funded workforce program, you will have a great opportunity to work in a positive team environment and help youth and young adults get the job training they need to be successful in good jobs.

Career Planner I Job Summary:

This position works under the general direction of the WIOA program director or program manager, coordinating pre-employment training, internships, job placement, leadership, and community services to assigned participants. Other duties of managing critical programming elements as assigned by the director or manager, including thorough and accurate data tracking, file management and client engagement.

Career Planner I Sample Job Duties:

Provide case management to caseload of participants referred to the program.
Provide transportation for participants as needed regarding the program goals.
Provide crisis management in needed situations.
Conduct regular meetings to address issues such as school attendance, academic challenges, family issues and progress.
Communicate with referring workers, parents/guardians, teachers, employers, and other professionals as required.
Refer participants to appropriate community support or treatment programs as needed.
Perform all necessary record keeping and reporting functions as required and needed to adhere to agency and grant requirements.
Provide related community activities as assigned by Program Supervisor and/or Program Director in order to facilitate programming and participant goals.

We support and encourage diversity in our workforce. Bi-lingual candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. Children & Families of Iowa does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, identity, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, political belief, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information about our organization, please visit our website at www.cfiowa.org

Requirements:

Associate degree and equivalent of two years of relevant professional experience required, preferably in human service-related field or with individuals experiencing a variety of barriers to success. Bachelor's degree in human service-related field preferred. Experience with technology; must be proficient in time management.%5451609% %%service%%

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