For more than 35 years, Project Self-Sufficiency has been cultivating the grit and determination needed for a lifetime of achievements for single parents and their children. We are seeking to fill the important role of Advisor. The perfect candidate will bring unique experience and strengths to our team to drive innovation and expansion, ensuring that more single parents can have the opportunities and supports they need to accomplish education goals while raising their kids by themselves. Candidates with different levels of experience are encouraged to apply. We are seeking to hire the right candidate for our mission, vision, values, and team. The Advisor reports to the Program Director and will be a member of the organization’s Program Team. This position requires the ability to work effectively with low-income, single parents on goal setting, career and personal planning, and problem solving. Communication and collaboration are essential to success in the position, both internally with participants and colleagues, and externally with businesses, educational institutions, and community and government organizations. Our team is innovative, tenacious, and strong – qualities that enable us to stay on track to achieve big goals and objectives. And perhaps, most importantly, we like to laugh and have fun along the way. General Responsibilities Case management, motivational support, and solution-focused interventions Detailed documentation of case management progress and daily activities in a computer database environment Outreach and referrals to community resources based on applicant and participant needs while remaining current of new and changing resources. Collaborate with referral partnerships and partner agencies to provide exceptional support for participants. Assess applicant program readiness and accomplish program participant goals and targets Administer career exploration activities, and assist in narrowing career choices for the participant Provide academic support in the areas of financial aid, academic planning, and scholarship support; provide employment services, including assistance with job searches, resume and cover letter development, and interview preparation Participate as required in Donor and Volunteer Appreciation events, fundraising events, and participant celebratory events Minimum Qualifications Based on Advisor Level Ability to provide case management: referrals, continual communication with participant, and use of internal and external resources Counseling skills, rapport building, active listening, critical thinking, and solution-focused problem solving and interventions Experience in stabilizing low-income families Ability to assess applicant and participant needs and utilize advocacy skills Ability to source community resources and make appropriate referrals Goal Setting and use of SMART goals, Action Plan development, and assistance in aiding participants overcome obstacles Administration and interpretation of career assessments Ability to learn about and provide academic support Ability to accomplish program participant goals and targets Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills Ability to be a high influencer of the Selfpower model with partner and referral agencies and the public Project management and execution with many, multiple competing priorities Proficiency in software including O365, Salesforce, Calendly, virtual meeting platforms Wage Range $21.55 - $32.80 per hour What we offer . . . An enormous opportunity to play an essential role in transforming the lives of single-parent families in a fun, supportive work environment; a competitive benefits package that includes 401(K) match, health, dental and vision insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, PTO and 10 paid holidays per year. An offer of employment will be subject to a signed Confidentiality Agreement, acceptable background check, and, because we work with vulnerable populations, we will require documentation of completed series of COVID-19 vaccinations. Applicants should carefully review the complete job description for full qualifications and duties. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter describing their reason for interest and key qualifications for the position, along with their resume, saved as one PDF file. Email the PDF to [email protected] with the subject line “Advisor Position.” Submissions by any other methods will not be considered. Position is open until filled with interviews beginning in early or mid-November. For more information about Project Self-Sufficiency, please visit www.bringthepower.org Job Type: Full-time Pay: $21.55 - $32.80 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person