Career Advisor

Overview

Salary: $48,000/year

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then the Career Advisor position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

Provide excellent customer‑centered services designed to enhance and re‑engage job seekers into the workforce, while working closely with the Business Services Team to ensure that sustainable career opportunities are available for all job seekers.

• Provide information about Career Link services and the services of partner agencies and organizations to jobseekers
• Complete eligibility determinations for individuals seeking services
• Conduct intake during orientation sessions with all job seekers in attendance
• Create individual employment plans for individuals seeking services
• Maintain a caseload of 75 Title I program participants
• Support the operation of the Career Resource Center (CRC) at least one full day of each work week
• Refer to financial navigator and community resources as appropriate
• Provide “staff‑assisted job search” services in the form of career guidance, job leads, and current labor market information
• Administer suitability assessments for individuals pursuing training opportunities
• Complete necessary WIOA data entry requirements on CWDS
• Maintain participant files in accordance with state and local regulations
• Provide follow‑up activities according to program guidelines
• Represent EDSI on various committees and work groups as assigned
• Completes WIOA eligibility applications in CWDS
• Presents participant ITA applicants during training approval meetings
• Completes necessary WIOA data entry requirements
• Understands WIOA Title I Performance Metrics and maintains a caseload that meets the metrics of the contracts
• Meets weekly with leadership and performance to review case load
• Provides individual case management for justice‑involved jobseekers from subcontractor location
• Completes resumes for participants enrolled in Title I program
• Counsels, motivates, and encourages job seekers in advancing employment, training, and retention goals and provides support in resolving issues that may impede successful job placement and retention
• Understands Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth, and Opioid Grant requirements

• Experience providing excellent service to jobseekers and employers
• Experience working with unemployed, underemployed, displaced workers, noncustodial parents, ex‑offenders, veterans, or other economically‑disadvantaged populations
• Ability to prioritize tasks and document all aspects of services provided
• Demonstrated communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Bring your expertise to EDSI and live our values every day:
Show Up, Smile and Support!

EDSI is a progressive, forward‑thinking, family‑owned company that is B Corp Certified.