About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Career Advisor I. This is an entry-level, full-time (40 hours/week) position delivering career services in a local career center environment. The role focuses on assisting job seekers and employers by providing employment services, job development, career guidance, and connections to supportive services. This position includes state benefits and participates in workforce development programs.

• Recruitment range: $35,596 - $55,619 per year
• Estimated midpoint: $51,532 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Full time
• Location: North Carolina (see authoritative location block)

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What You’ll Do

• Deliver employment services and job training to job seekers.
• Conduct interviews, assessments, and eligibility reviews (including RESEA where applicable).
• Provide career guidance, referrals, and job placement support.
• Collect job orders and develop relationships with employers to identify hiring needs.
• Enter and maintain accurate customer and job data in program databases.
• Share labor market information and supportive-service options with customers.
• Cross-train across Career Center services and collaborate with workforce partners in an Integrated Services Delivery environment.
• Participate in planning, promoting, reviewing, and evaluating local service delivery efforts.
• Travel between career centers within the local prosperity zone as needed.

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Who We’re Looking For (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

To be considered, include full and accurate work history and education on your application. Applicants with the following skills or experiences may receive preference:

• Ability to learn employer/jobseeker counseling techniques and teach interview skills.
• Skill matching applicants to job openings and gathering required job competencies from employers.
• Ability to interpret program guidelines, review data, and prepare written documentation.
• Proficiency or willingness to learn relevant computer applications and data-entry systems.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Comfort working with diverse populations and partners in a team environment.

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Minimum Qualifications

You may qualify through education or experience (or a combination) as follows:

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution with related experience in human resource administration, case management, job development and placement, employment counseling, vocational guidance, social work, vocational rehabilitation, claims analysis, or related public contact work; OR
• Associate degree plus two years of experience in the fields listed above; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Benefits & Incentives

Confidential Client provides a competitive benefits package including:

• 12 paid holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
• State health plan coverage (administered plans)
• Supplemental benefits (FSA, accident, critical illness, dental, vision)
• Retirement plans (state retirement, 401(k)/457 options where available)
• Employee discounts and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness where applicable

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Workplace, Travel & Onboarding Notes

• This role is based in a local office in North Carolina with possible travel between career centers in the local prosperity zone.
• Work performed under direct supervision of the local Division Manager.
• The position may require National and International background checks and/or fingerprinting as required by law.
• Confidential Client does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. at time of hire and throughout employment.

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Important Application & Screening Information

• Complete the official application thoroughly. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and will not be used for screening credit.
• Include all relevant education, certificates/licenses (with dates), and complete employment histories (start/end dates).
• Applicants may be asked to submit transcripts for specific coursework requirements.
• Applicants seeking Veterans’ or National Guard preference should attach the required documentation (e.g., DD-214, NGB 23A).
• Confidential Client is committed to reviewing reasonable accommodation requests during the hiring process and employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Preferred / Management Preferences

Applicants who demonstrate any of the following may receive preference:

• Prior experience in employer outreach, job development, or placement activities.
• Experience using workforce development platforms or case management databases.
• Training or demonstrated success teaching job search and interviewing skills.
• Strong problem solving and documentation abilities.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.

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