Self-Help for the Elderly·San Francisco, California
The Career Advisor is responsible for providing employment counseling, case management, and WIOA eligibility determination to program participants. They will assist participants in developing individual employment plans and provide job readiness assessments.
Title: Career Advisor (NAP)
Department: Employment Training & Economic Development
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director of Employment Training and Economic Development
Responsible for providing employment counseling, case management, WIOA eligibility determination, certification and assessment, training, placement, and retention services to program participants.
Provides employment and job counseling services and case management to program participants; works with participants to develop individual employment plans and to provide job readiness and job skills assessments.
Identifies vocational training and employment opportunities for program participants and makes referrals accordingly; provides one-on-one and group-based assistance to participants; works closely with vocational training providers and instructors to ensure that programs run properly and satisfactorily; maintains participant database including training schedule, attendance, test results, progress reports and other required documents; conducts workshops and provides complementary services as needed.
Assists with training programs and related activities; collecting data; monitoring and preparing participant progress reports; conducting evaluation surveys; and updating flyers, brochures and employment training and services tools.
Supervises participant job search efforts and work performance; provides orientation, interview assistance, translation, conflict resolution and mediation as needed
Submits monthly participant progress reports and other ad hoc reports on center operations to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Participates in meetings, trainings and other community events.
Conducts WIOA eligibility determination, certification and comprehensive assessment with OEWD-approved assessment tools; interprets assessment results and reviews results with participants to assist them with their individual employment plans.
Continuously explores and initiates new, innovative ideas and solutions to generate, develop, and promote relationships with businesses and employers so as to create and increase job opportunities for jobseekers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.
Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call (415) 677-7600 for special assistance.
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field or a high school diploma with relevant work experience. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse populations are essential.
Market context
In California, career advisor roles are often tied to student support, workforce readiness, and enrollment or retention goals, so demand tends to follow school and district staffing needs. These positions can be competitive because employers look for strong communication skills, comfort working with diverse populations, and a related degree or relevant experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show advising, outreach, and student-support experience.