Provide individualized career coaching, develop ATS-compliant resumes and Career Plans, conduct assessments, prepare participants for interviews, collaborate with Job Developers for placements, maintain case documentation in Fedcap CARES and SEAMS, and support participant progress toward employment.
Position Summary
The Career Advisor is responsible for assisting participants with career planning, resume development, employment preparation, and job search activities. Working collaboratively with Job Developers, Case Managers, and the Work Readiness team, the Career Advisor prepares participants for successful employment through individualized career coaching, career exploration, interview preparation, and job matching.
What You’ll Do
Career Development & Participant Advising
- Develop, update, and maintain professional, ATS-compliant resumes tailored to participants’ skills, work history, certifications, career goals, and targeted job opportunities.
- Review Career Scope, Talevation, and other career assessment results with participants to identify career pathways and employment opportunities.
- Conduct individualized career advising sessions and develop Career Plans that align with participant goals and labor market demand.
- Guide participants through career exploration using approved resources, including O*NET, Mi Próximo Paso, Career Dive VR, and labor market information.
- Provide career guidance and coaching to help participants make informed employment and training decisions.
Employment Readiness & Job Placement Support
- Provide job search assistance, including employment applications, cover letters, interview preparation, and employment readiness coaching.
- Collaborate with Job Developers to identify, prescreen, and refer qualified participants for employer interviews, recruitment events, and hiring opportunities.
- Support participants in overcoming employment barriers through ongoing coaching, follow-up, and connection to available resources.
- Monitor participant progress toward employment goals and provide individualized support to increase job readiness and placement success.
Documentation, Case Management & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including case notes, Career Plans, resumes, and employment-related activities in Fedcap CARES and SEAMS.
- Ensure all participant records are complete, accurate, and compliant with HRA, Fedcap, contractual, confidentiality, and program quality standards.
- Document participant engagement, progress, services provided, and employment outcomes according to program requirements.
Program Collaboration & Professional Engagement
- Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, professional development activities, employer events, and other program initiatives.
- Collaborate with Case Managers, Job Developers, and program staff to support participant engagement, retention, and employment success.
- Represent Fedcap and the PACE Manhattan program professionally with participants, employers, partners, and community stakeholders.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
You’re a Great Fit for This Role If You Have
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Work, Human Services, or a related field; or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- Experience providing training or leading workshops.
- Preferred: Experience working with individuals affected by justice involvement, homelessness, disabilities, or long-term unemployment.
- Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish.
Compensation:
$52,000 annually/$25.00 hourly
Equal Opportunity Employer
About Us Mission: We are committed to improving the economic and social well-being of the impoverished and disadvantaged. For 85 years, The Fedcap Group has developed scalable, innovative and potentially disruptive solutions to some of society’s most pressing needs. The Fedcap Group is the parent company of a growing number of top-tier nonprofit agencies dedicated to serving over 300,000 children and adults each year across the United States and the United Kingdom. The Fedcap Group provides educational services to every age group, vocational training in high-growth labor industries, behavioral health services, work readiness skill-building and jobs—all targeted to helping people achieve long-term self-sufficiency.
The work of The Fedcap Group is structured within four major practice areas: Education, Workforce Development, Occupational Health and Economic Development, which are strategically aligned for maximum impact.
The Fedcap Group also invests its time and resources in broader systems change—working in partnership with federal, state and local government to improve the way services are designed, funded and delivered.
Website: http://fedcapgroup.org/
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