Career Advisor

Salary: $48,000/year

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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 Certified Evergreen.