Career Development Advisor

Description

The career coach functions as a liaison between employees and recruitment, matching career development and career planning with organizational workforce planning strategies.

The career coach helps employees identify personal interests and life goals that may lead to career enrichment though new employment opportunities.

Strong partnerships with recruitment, hiring leaders, organizational development, and educational programming, allow the career coach to help develop job skills and social skill preparation.

Other activities include talent and career assessments, resume review, interview preparation, and guidance and motivation in setting and achieving career goals.

Major Responsibilities :

1. Interface with GHS employees and assist in the job search and application process reviewing clients’ resumes and cover letters and providing feedback;

rehearse job interview tactics with clients and offers advice.

2. Engage in career exploration conversations with clients through a solid understanding of all Gundersen positions (tasks and qualifications), partnering with recruiters and hiring leaders in order to answer questions concerning details about different careers.

3. Develop effective job coaching and employment plans through client completion of personality, skill, and aptitude tests to determine clients’ interests, ambitions, and talents.

Counsels clients on how to strengthen potential skills gaps and identify where additional education or experience may be necessary.

Assist employees to look outside of the organization when appropriate.

4. Accurately assess and understand clients’ experience and education when recommending career paths. Recommend additional education, when appropriate, to clients to help them achieve their career goals.

Understanding the tuition investment program (TIP) and maintaining relationships with colleges and universities is important.

5. Partner with the workforce planning analyst and recruiters to identify and understand Gundersen key areas of opportunity and work with clients to match to those strategic areas.

6. Hold seminars and workshops to educate individuals who are searching for the right career path. Assist in coordination of job shadows and job sampling when appropriate.

7. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.

8. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Learning :

REQUIRED Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, human resources, or a related field

Work Experience :

REQUIRED 3-4 years of career counseling, recruitment, or human resources or progressive business-related experience

DESIRED 1 year prior background in healthcare or service industry

Age Specific Population Served :

Nonage Specific (N / A)

OSHA Category :

Category III - No employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and / or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions :

Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).

Physical Requirements / Demands Of The Position :

Sitting Continually (67-% or 8 hours)

Walking / Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Driving Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

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Equal Opportunity Employer