Youth Career Counselor 111
Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc. · Chico, California Full-time ·Posted 2026-03-15
Job Description
Are you ready to**make a real difference**in the lives of young adults in your community? Alliance for Workforce Development, Inc. (AFWD), a nonprofit leader in workforce development, is hiring a**Youth Career Center Advisor**to serve young adults (ages 17-24) and others, through career guidance, training support, and employment services in the AmericasJobCenter of California (AJCC) system.
We work with youth facing serious barriershomelessness, parenting, justice involvement, foster care, basic skill challenges and more to help them get back on track withjobs, training, and long-term support. If you're driven by purpose, thrive on human connection, and arent afraid of hard work,**this is where your passion meets impact**.
What Were Looking For
Were not just hiring a case managerwe're looking for a**dynamic, motivated professional**who:
• Is highly**organized**and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Has strong**computer and documentation skills**
• Enjoys working with people from all walks of life
• Is**creative**,**innovative**, and able to**juggle multiple priorities**
• Brings**integrity**,**accountability**, and heart to the work
• Can manage a caseload of 40 clients while maintaining high standards for service and compliance
Minimum Qualifications
• *a)A High school diploma or equivalent is the minimum qualification. Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.**
• *b)Two years of clerical, or related, college level study, or two years of clerical and administrative assistant experience.**
• *c)Previous WIOA program experience or case management is a plus.**
• *d)Work is normally performed in an office setting, but the incumbent will be required to travel out of town for training, meetings and to provide on-site program assistance; therefore, must be able to travel and operate a motor vehicle or arrange for travel to perform duties.**
• *e)Must possess a valid California Drivers License and have a good driving record.**
• *f)Satisfactorily complete a Department of Justice Background check consistent with working with youth.**
• *g)Within 12 months of hire, must obtain NoRTEC required Case Management Certificate(s).**
• *h)Provide proof of automobile insurance which satisfies California Law, agree to a background check required to work with you and provide right to work documentation upon appointment.**
• *For Full Job Description and to apply: **
• *Wage range: $22.00 to $26.80**