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Career Advisor -Youth Programs Job Title: Career Advisor -Youth ProgramsLocation: Michigan Works! Southeast - Hillsdale, MIReports to: Service Center ManagerSupervises: N/AFLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exemptCome 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. Job Summary Career Advisors identify, assess, prepare and train career 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 career seekers with the services, assistance and resources they need to obtain, maintain and retain employment. Career Advisors may be assigned to alternate work locations to provide services. This position will be specifically working with Youth customers and Programs, including the Jobs for Michigan Graduates Program (JMG). Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers and partnersProvide case management services to all eligible individuals participating in workforce activities and receiving supportive servicesEnroll individuals in applicable programs when appropriate. Determine eligibility based on state and federal regulations, including collection of required program documents.Deliver services to and assist customers who are required to comply with work registration and work search requirements as a condition of applying for and/or receiving public benefits.Recommend supportive services, evaluate and process individuals' request for eligible supportive servicesAssess skills utilizing required basic skill assessments and compatibility testsProctor and administer approved assessments as required for education, training, workforce programs and services to assure reasonable success in educational programming, training and job readiness programsInstruct program trainings and workshops as approved by the Research and Education Manager. If assigned, assist in the development and improvement of workshop presentations and handouts. Process all program required documentation and maintain accurate and complete data entry, including case notes, as required by state and federal program regulationsPrepare individuals for job readiness by providing job search assistance, resume development, mock interviews and soft skills trainingSupervise job search, provision of training, provide referrals to Business Services TeamWork with employers to secure work experience locations, contracts and monitoring of work based learning activities,Maintain open lines of communication with individuals to ensure program complianceAchieve all performance standards, requirements and measuresComply with local, state and federal workforce development program policies, procedures and manuals in the delivery of services.Ensure compliance with Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) requirementsAttend all required meetings with partners and Michigan Works! Southeast staffConduct outreach, intake, assessment, eligibility determination, recommendation of program enrollment, development and implementation of the Individual Service Strategy (ISS)Maintain awareness of community partners and resources for necessary r