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Job DetailsJob Location: 1825 Chicago - MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $28.71 - $35.89 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Employment Services - Career DevelopmentDo you know, you have the power to change the course of someone’s life?

Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people.

The Lead Career Counselor provides direct support to the Program Manager and line staff, in addition to carrying a caseload. They provide career exploration, assistance with job search, and support services to individuals eligible for Avivo Employment Services. This position will develop and maintain current employer partner relationships as well as develop new relationships with businesses to coordinate services in the community, assist with securing employment, and provide retention supports to those actively employed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as Lead Career Counselor

Assume management duties during Program Manager’s absence

Assist program staff with day-to-day challenges and questions

Conduct file reviews for the assigned programs in accordance with agency and funder policies

Complete Stored Value Card reconciliation each month

Support counselors to meet program goals, performance metrics, and reporting requirements.

Review client files, case notes, and service documentation for quality assurance.

Generate reports and maintain accurate program records and data

Serve as a Career Counselor

Obtain and review all required documentation and determine participant eligibility.

Complete comprehensive needs assessment on all individuals referred with respect to contract policies and guidelines.

Develop individual employment plans and assist participants in accessing public and private resources to meet goals outlined in the plan.

Provide intensive case management and advocacy for participants and their families.

Help participants develop and strengthen work behaviors and employability.

Establish effective relationships with area training institutions to increase participant’s skill levels and job market competitiveness.

Promote continued education and lifelong learning to prepare participants for career advancement.

Assist participants in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.

QualificationsRequired

High School or GED and 6 years of relevant experience OR

Associate degree in human services or similar field and 4 years of workforce development or relevant experience OR

Bachelor's degree in human services or similar field and 2 years of experience.

Experience and desire to work with persons of diverse cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.

Desired

Lead experience preferred.

Global Career Development Facilitator Certification preferred or ability to become certified.

Two or more years of experience providing vocational/employment counseling, case management, vocational rehabilitation, supported work settings, community mental health, or chemical dependency services.

Benefits We Offer

Medica health plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Nice Healthcare: offers chat, video visits and in home primary care visits

Dental plan

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D

Long term disability

Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance and short-term disability

401(k) Plan

10 Paid holidays & generous PTO

IN ADDITION:

Mission driven culture that celebrates diversity

Clinical supervision towards licensure

Competitive pay, based on education & experience

Mileage reimbursement

Avivo will begin participating in E-Verify effective July 1, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Avivo is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.