Student Career Advisor
Company: Opportunity Enterprises Inc
Role summary
Student Career Advisor is a role at Opportunity Enterprises Inc in Merrillville, Indiana, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-04. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Student Career Advisor
- Company
- Opportunity Enterprises Inc
- Location
- Merrillville, Indiana, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-09-04
Looking for a rewarding entry-level role where you can truly make a difference? Opportunity Enterprises is seeking a Student Career Advisor to guide individuals on their professional journeys. This is a fantastic chance to start a career with no degree requirement and help others find their path.
Job description
Description
The Student Career Advisor is responsible for providing in school transition services. This position will serve Merrillville High School. This position would serve East Porter County School District.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide one-on-one classroom instruction and worksite services, which may include career explorations, job readiness, job shadowing, mentoring post-secondary education opportunities, situational assessments, self-advocacy, vocational exploration, and work experience opportunities in the community.
Responsible for developing a caseload of students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) within the assigned school
Responsible for creating and maintaining a consistent schedule with students to meet scheduled hours and meet the goals of the students and program
Assist Transition Team to meet established goals outlined in the Request For Funding (RFF) and Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation contract.
Advocate for and pursue services as appropriate to meet the individual needs of students
Develop and maintain productive relationships with teachers and faculty, with local employers, students, parents, co-workers and others as appropriate
Become familiar with student specific information by attending conferences and reading files and Individual Education Plan (IEP) prior to onset of services
Monitor and document student progress with focus on struggles and successes
Ensure that daily documentation is completed
Maintain production at a level to meet program goals
Attend and participate in department, division, and agency meetings required
Meet with local businesses to establish assessment sites when necessary
Maintain necessary documentation, data, and reports as required by Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged sitting
Prolonged standing
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Flexibility to ever changing schedules and shifts
Strong ability to problem solve
Must be able to work independently
Handle confidential matters with discretion
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma
1-3 years’ experience in related field preferred
Experience with developmentally disabled population preferred
Education or school corporation experience preferred
BENEFITS
Ask your recruiter for more information about our offered benefits and employee discounts.
About Opportunity Enterprises
Founded in 1967, we are a nonprofit organization that strives to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach their greatest potential and live full, enriching lives. Our vision is to create a fully integrated community where life for persons with developmental disabilities is valuable, purposeful, and fulfilling. We believe it is possible to make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals we serve by accepting people as they are and supporting them in achieving their fullest growth and development. We know that well-trained and motivated staff is at the core of helping us achieve our vision. Our employees work hard to ensure that our clients are heard and given the resources they need to be self-sufficient. To show our appreciation, we strive to provide a positive work environment that encourages innovation and change to help our employees continuously learn and grow.
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