Youth Workforce Career Counselor

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PA CL Lehigh Valley time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 10 Days Agojob requisition :
R-100110
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Career Advisor Salary: $45,000 annually    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.locations:
PA CL Lehigh Valley time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 17 Days Ago
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