Equus Workforce Solutions · 1 week ago
Youth Career Advisor (800017) $21.23 hour
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.23/hr - $21.23/hrEquus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. They are seeking a Youth Career Advisor to guide young people (ages 17–24) toward education, training, and meaningful employment opportunities.
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Responsibilities
Recruit, enroll, and case manage eligible youth participants under WIOA guidelines
Conduct eligibility determination, assessments, and development of individual employment plans (IEPs)
Provide career counseling, mentoring, and support services to help youth overcome barriers to employment and education
Facilitate workshops, orientations, and group activities focusing on career readiness, financial literacy, leadership, and workplace skills
Connect participants to work-based learning opportunities (work experience, OJT, internships, job shadowing)
Partner with Career Advisors, Business Solutions Consultants, and local schools, training providers, and employers to build pathways for participants
Maintain accurate case notes, activity codes, and documentation in SCWOS and other required systems
Monitor performance measures (credential attainment, measurable skill gains, placement in education/employment) to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines
Track participant progress, provide follow-up services, and celebrate youth success stories
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Human Services, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and workforce development experience)
Experience working with youth or young adults, especially those facing barriers to employment/education
Excellent communication, facilitation, and motivational skills
Ability to build rapport with diverse populations and maintain professional boundaries
Strong organizational and documentation skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
Strong knowledge of WIOA Youth programs, workforce development, and community resources
Familiarity with SCWOS (South Carolina Works Online System)
Company
Equus Workforce Solutions
Equus Workforce Solutions provides family support, disability determination, business solutions, career center and childcare services.
Founded in 2020
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Douglass
President & CEO
L. Bradley Williams
Chief Customer Officer & Vice President of Operations
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