About this opportunity
Educational Data Systems Inc lists this Workforce Career Couselor opportunity in lehigh twp, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
Title: Career Advisor
Salary: $53,000
Classification: Non-Exempt
Scope of Position
• Provide individualized support and direct assistance to program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement.
Essential Functions
• Counsels, motivates and encourages assigned caseload of participants to develop and guide through a customized career pathway, training opportunities, and barrier mitigation to achieve successful placement outcomes
• Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with participants to aid in eliminating challenges to obtaining and retaining employment. This includes: assessment, individualized attention and coordination and providing referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies when needed
• Maintain and document all participant interactions, contacts, activities, in case notes, and files to ensure that regularly scheduled contacts are made as required
• Provide accurate and timely submission of required program data to ensure real-time reporting needs are met
• Accurately complete required documentation for enrollment and develop and maintain a customized service plan to align with participant employment and training goals
• Follow-up with partner agencies to ensure successful engagement in prescribed support services
• Perform outreach to support participant engagement through off-site appointments to employers, satellite site locations, and community visits
• Provide consistent and comprehensive case management throughout program engagement to monitor participant activities Maintain organized tracking of clients
• Maintain detailed documentation of all contacts in the state's system of record per contact requirements
• Coordinate participant retention services and accommodate participant work schedules.
• Provide status updates and develop goal planning sessions with appropriate program staff
• Other opportunities as available
Education and Experience Requirements
• Case management experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Bachelor's degree in education, training, human resources, social services or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude
• Must have good driving record and reliable transportation.
• Experience in a team-oriented environment
• Bi-lingual skills or experience working with ESL populations a plus
EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Who can apply
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