Workforce Advisor (NJ/PA) - KIPP Forward

Position Overview: KIPP Forward is looking for a dynamic individual to advise the alumni of KIPP NJ, KIPP Philadelphia and other partner organizations that have identified an interest in joining the workforce directly after high school. The Workforce Advisor supports these alumni as they transition from high school and through their first two years beyond it to apply, enroll and complete a career program aligned with their interests and aptitudes. The Advisor will also support their job search process to secure a strong job in an upwardly mobile career, putting them on a path to financial freedom and fulfilling lives. The Workforce Advisor will report to the KIPP Forward Workforce Manager and joins a team that includes 2 other Workforce Advisors. Given our commitment to advise high school graduates on two year cycles, this role requires a minimum two-year commitment (through June 2025). At the end of this period, the Advisor may be invited to renew for another 2 years with a new caseload. Given college and career success work involves meeting with our alumni at their respective program locations, this position is a field position requiring frequent travel between Philadelphia and NJ, as well as some travel to NYC where the KIPP Forward team is based. All work-related transportation costs will be paid for by KIPP Forward.Utilizing Inside Track training and consistent observation and feedback from our Workforce Manager, the Advisor will provide transformational coaching, mentorship and direct support to alumni through in person 1:1 advisement sessions and regular touchpoints in between. In so doing, they will assess advisees’ professional interests, skill sets, academic and career-related habits and planning, socio-emotional and financial health to determine fit, readiness and support needs through this critical 2-year period. Through these consistent touchpoints and assessments, the Advisor will perform transformational coaching interventions to ensure our alumni make positive progress. Duties and Responsibilities:Support and maintain an advisory caseload of 100 - 150 alumni based in NJ and Philadelphia who are opting for a career pathway as they transition from high school and through their first two years beyond it by:Regularly checking in with advisees to provide counseling on career plans and personal goals, assessing and tracking assets and barriers that may impact training completion and job retention, and exploring ways to overcome setbacks and meet their goals for advancementIntroducing Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities to caseload, recommending programs and supporting application process if not yet completedMaking regular site visits to NJ and PA CBOs and college campuses where advisees are enrolled, assessing needs and impact of CTE programming and checking in with advisees in person on their performanceUtilizing approved social media and texting platforms to promote our programming and deliver critical information to alumniPlan and participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with Workforce Manager; Regularly and openly communicate with Workforce Manager to seek guidance and support to navigate complex challenges alumni may be facingTrack and maintain caseload data in Salesforce, including detailed notes of every student communication, in person visits, updated contact information, program participation and completion data, and maintain important documents on our internal file systemPresent data and insights to KIPP Forward leaders when requested on the progress of alumni Engage actively in professional development opportunities provided, including conferences, workshops, team meetings, observations and debrief cycles, webinars, department meetings and team step-backs. New Staff Training will be held full-time from July 17 – August 11, 2023 (week 1 in NYC, and may be extended into the following week). Ongoing professional development may require travel to NYC. Submit weekly credit card expense report and utilize alumni meeting funds strategically and responsiblySupport facilitation of regional and national Professional Development in CTE/Workforce AdvisementSupport Workforce Manager and Senior Director of Career Services as needed to continue to improve our programs and services offered in NJ and PAIdentify and partner with Workforce Manager on new CTE providers and workforce programs in NJ and PA