Career Advancement Specialist in Clearwater, Florida at Evara Health

Join Evara Health—Driven by Purpose, Powered by People.

At Evara Health, we believe healthcare is about more than treating patients—it’s about transforming lives and strengthening the communities we serve. As a nonprofit community health center with 17 locations and mobile health units across Pinellas County, we provide high-quality, accessible care while creating meaningful opportunities for our employees to make a difference every day. Recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace, Evara Health is proud to foster a mission-driven culture where people are valued, collaboration matters, and employees can grow while doing work that has a real impact.

If you’re looking for more than just a job—and want to be part of a team committed to improving lives and serving our community—we invite you to explore a career with Evara Health.

Build a career that goes beyond a job—it changes lives.

About This Role:
The Career Advancement Specialist supports the successful transition of students and graduates of the Evara Health Institute into the workforce by assisting with job placement, employer engagement, and apprenticeship program coordination. This role plays a key part in the daily operations of student placement services after graduation while also supporting the ongoing management and administration of apprenticeship programs. The specialist collaborates with internal teams, employers, and community partners to ensure students receive career guidance, job opportunities, and structured pathways for long-term career advancement.

What You'll Do:

• Graduate Placement & Career Support

• • Support job placement efforts through resume reviews, interview preparation, and job search guidance.
  • Maintain regular communication with graduates to track employment status and career progress.
  • Identify and share relevant job opportunities aligned with graduates’ skills and training.

• Apprenticeship Program Coordination

• • Assist with apprenticeship program administration, including enrollment, onboarding, and progress tracking.
  • Serve as a point of contact between apprentices, employers, and training providers.
  • Monitor participation and support compliance with program requirements and milestones.

• Employer & Partner Engagement

• • Build and maintain relationships with employer partners to expand job and apprenticeship opportunities.
  • Conduct outreach to identify hiring needs and coordinate recruitment activities.
  • Organize employer participation in hiring events, career panels, and information sessions.

• Data Tracking & Reporting

• • Maintain accurate records of graduate outcomes, employer engagement, and apprenticeship activity.
  • Track and report on placement rates, program performance, and key workforce metrics.

• Operations & Program Support

• • Provide administrative and operational support to Career Services and Workforce Development teams.
  • Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency and program effectiveness.
    
    

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Meaningful Impact: From children to adults, our teams help meet the healthcare needs of communities across Pinellas County, impacting more than 75,000 lives each year. No matter your role, your work contributes to expanding access to care and improving the health of the communities that need us most.
• Career Growth: Whether you’re building your career from an entry-level role through our Pathways training programs or preparing to grow into leadership through the Healthcare Management Academy, we offer development programs designed to support your career journey and help you grow at Evara Health.
• Culture: Join a USA TODAY Top Workplace where people are at the heart of what we do. From theme days and team celebrations to organization-wide events, recognition and opportunities to share your voice, we work hard to create a culture where you can have fun, feel connected, and know your contributions as a healthcare professional are valued.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, workforce development, education or related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in career services or related field preferred

Culture & Benefits:

At Evara Health, our mission-driven work starts with our people. We know that delivering exceptional care to our communities is only possible when our employees feel valued, supported, and connected to the work they do. That commitment comes to life through an employee experience designed to build connection, recognize contributions, and make Evara Health a great place to work—from employee picnics and appreciation events to monthly theme days, celebrations, and opportunities to come together as a team. We build on that culture with competitive compensation and benefits that recognize the important work our employees do while supporting their personal well-being, professional growth, and long-term success.

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 15 days of paid time off each year, with the option to cash out eligible unused PTO.
• Holidays: Enjoy 10 paid holidays each year, plus an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Wellness Perks: Access medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to support you and your family, plus free healthcare services at Evara Health for eligible employees and dependents. Additional benefits and wellness resources are also available to support your overall health and well-being.
• Retirement Planning: Build toward your future with employer contributions of up to 4% of your salary, along with guidance and resources to help you plan for retirement.
• Professional Development & Education: Eligible employees can receive up to $1,500 per year toward continued education and professional development expenses, including tuition, licensure, certifications, conferences, and other approved learning opportunities.
• Quarterly Incentive Opportunities: Share in our collective success through quarterly incentive programs that recognize eligible employees for helping Evara Health achieve key organizational, team, and performance goals.
• Career Growth & Advancement: Grow your career at an organization committed to developing its people, with opportunities to build new skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance into leadership or other roles across Evara Health.

At Evara Health, we are Driven by Purpose. Powered by People. Every role contributes to our mission of improving the health of our communities, and every employee plays a part in making that mission possible.

If you’re looking for a career where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a meaningful difference, we invite you to join Evara Health.

Join Evara Health—Driven by Purpose. Powered by People.

**This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information about the background screening process, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.**