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Career Advisor/ WIOA Adult & Dislocated Worker Programs Job Title: Career Advisor/WIOA Adult & Dislocated Worker Programs Location: Michigan Works! Southeast - Hillsdale, MIReports to: Service Center ManagerSupervises: N/AFLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Come Join Our Team!At Michigan Works! Southeast, we are the front lines of workforce development, meeting the talent demands of local employers and addressing the unique needs of the communities in Southeast Michigan. Serving Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties, we are committed to delivering services that help businesses find skilled workers and provide a competitive edge for career seekers. By creating meaningful connections, we empower individuals to build a brighter future and support businesses in achieving their goals.If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and want to be part of a team that helps shape the future workforce, we invite you to join us. Together, we can create pathways to success for both career seekers and employers. Program Overview Michigan Works! Southeast (MWSE) is the Michigan Works! agency servicing the counties of Jackson, Hillsdale, Lenawee, Livingston and Washtenaw. MWSE is focused on meeting the talent demands of local employers and developing talent for the 21st century economy. MWSE delivers services that help businesses find the skilled workers they need and provides a competitive advantage for job seekers. Job Summary Career Advisors identify, assess, prepare and train job seekers to qualify for jobs with employers identified by the Michigan Works! Southeast Business Services team and the Pure Michigan Talent Connect website. The primary objective of the Career Advisor is to provide all registered or enrolled job seekers with the services, assistance and resources they need to obtain, maintain and retain employment. Career Advisors may be assigned alternate work locations to provide services. This position will be working with our WIOA Adult & Dislocated Worker programs. Typical Duties and Responsibilities Provide case management services to all clients participating in workforce activities and receiving supportive servicesEnroll clients in applicable programs when appropriate. Determine eligibility based on state and federal regulations.Schedule and facilitate program orientations and intakes, and accurately collect all program required documentationRecommend supportive services, evaluate and process clients' request for supportive services to determine eligibilityAssess client skills utilizing required basic skill assessments and compatibility testInstruct Program training and workshop as assignedKnowledge of applicable federal and state regulations with respect to employment and training programs and/or career and technical education programsKnowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Youth, Trade, Partnership, Accountability, Training, Hope (PATH); Food Assistance Employment and Training (FAE&T), RESEA, program rules and regulations preferred Qualifications All agency team members are expected to be technically competent and committed to continuous development of their skills. The following skills, knowledge and education or certifications are specifically required for this position: Associate's degree and two years' experience in human services field, case management or related fields; Bachelor's degree preferredKnowledge of applicable federal and state regulations with respect to employment and training programs and/or career and technical education programsKnowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Trade, Partnership, Accountability, Training, Hope (PATH); and Food Assistance Employment and Training (FAE&T) program rules and regulations preferredExperience working with education, community, public and non-profit organizationsTravel between service centers to meet the needs of the organization Compensation: $19.83 to $26.46 per hour. Benefits Of