Job Information
Baptist Memorial Advisor-Career Development in Memphis, Tennessee
Summary
Under the direction of the Manager for Career Development, provide career coaching/advising including career assessments, career exploration, career planning, and professional skill development to assist team members, students, and community members in making informed career decisions.
Responsibilities
Conducts career coaching/advisement sessions for team members and student interns regarding their present level vocational skills, employment history, and assist them in understanding their various career options based on their long-term career goals
Guides team members and student interns in determining their interests and abilities using a wide range of methods, such as aptitude assessments, interview, and planning materials
Assists team members and student interns in an effective career development process for reaching their career objectives
Responds to questions pertaining to career development, exploration, and education opportunities
Conducts trainings for personal and professional skill development
Conducts real life simulated mock interviews
Assists in outreach programs to promote career development services among team members, students, and the community
Tracks multiple indicators to assess effectiveness of instruction, training, and coaching/advising sessions
Performs all other related duties assigned by the Manager and/or Director for Career Development
Has accountability for meeting productivity standards
Other duties as assigned
Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Education
Minimum:
- Bachelor's Degree in psychology, counseling, vocational psychology, social development or degree in similar field supplemented by training or 3-5 years' experience in career advising/coaching
Experience
Minimum: Two years' experience in career development, career placement, employment counseling, or adult education
Special Skills
Minimum:
Computer Literacy
Knowledge of career development and career planning resources
Well-developed knowledge of and skill at using English grammar
Well-developed human relations skills to facilitate discussions and to make presentations to various audiences
Ability to provide education and career-related information and assistance to team members and the community
Ability to research, identify, and obtain career information such as education and training requirements
Auditory ability to carry on conversations in person, virtually, and over the phone
Ability to motivate and build a rapport with people
A flexible and adaptable approach to work
Training
Preferred: Career coach/advisor certification
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer:
Competitive salaries
Paid vacation/time off
Continuing education opportunities
Generous retirement plan
Health insurance, including dental and vision
Sick leave
Service awards
Free parking
Short-term disability
Life insurance
Health care and dependent care spending accounts
Education assistance/continuing education
Employee referral program
Job Summary:
Position: 17135 - Advisor-Career Development
Facility: BMHCC Corporate Office
Department: HS Center for Career Development Corporate
Category: Human Resources
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Memphis
Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 22340