Job Details

Northwest Michigan Works! is seeking a Career Advisor for the Partnership Accountability Training and Hope (PATH) program. PATH Career Advisors work directly with individuals hoping to overcome barriers to employment. The Career Advisor works one-on-one with participants to coach them toward job placement. The ideal candidate has a desire to empower others in their career journey and thrives on building others toward their highest potential!

Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to:

• Work one-on-one with clients to develop an employment plan by identifying activities and action steps needed to meet customer needs and achieve goals. 
• Monitor customer participation in required work-related and training activities.
• Collaborate with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services staff in providing joint case management services, identifying barriers to successful completion of assigned activities and programming.
• Assess and evaluate customers’ personal, work, education, and training background to determine if intensive services or referrals to community partners are needed.
• Provide coaching through all stages of job seeking and new employment, helping to obtain skills and eliminate barriers to employment.     
• Develop and present work readiness, career development, and employability skills workshops.   
• Work with other members of the Northwest Michigan Works! Job Seeker Team and Business Services Team to facilitate career planning and networking groups.   
• Assist with job fairs and community outreach events.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities include:

• Desire to lead, coach and mentor others to empower them toward their goals.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• High level of customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Case management skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience in education, human services or related field.
• Ability to develop effective partnerships and collaborative relationships.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with ability in multiple platforms.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and insurable to drive agency vehicles.