PA BERKS County-Earn Program Specialist

Position: PA BERKS COUNTY-EARN Program Specialist
Location: Northern

## PA BERKS COUNTY-EARN Program Specialist Apply locations:
PA CL Berks County time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R-100649
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* Job Description:

**** Salary:** $45,000
** Essential Functions**:
· Develop and maintain relationships with new, existing, and prospective employers throughout the service area.
· Conduct individualized assessments to identify participants' employment, family, educational, and personal development needs.
· Assist with participant enrollment and ensure all required documentation and assessments are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
· Build professional one-on-one relationships with participants to identify and reduce barriers to employment and self-sufficiency.
· Provide ongoing case management, follow-up, coaching, and retention services.
· Initiate reemployment strategies for participants who experience job loss to minimize employment gaps and maintain program engagement.
· Ensure participants follow through with planned activities as outlined by program requirements and Individual Employment Plans (IEPs).
· Review participant qualifications and match candidates with appropriate employment opportunities.
· Assist participants with resume development, interview preparation, and job search activities.
· Conduct mock interviews and provide employment readiness coaching.
· Support hiring events, recruitment efforts, and employer outreach initiatives.
· Assist with the delivery of job readiness workshops, career development activities, and employability training.
· Encourage participant accountability and active participation in program activities.
· Support curriculum-related activities, portfolio development, interview preparation, and workforce readiness instruction.
· Complete all required documentation accurately and within established timelines.
· Enter and maintain accurate participant information in all required databases and reporting systems.
· Review participant files for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
· Assist with file scanning, document management, weekly time and attendance, audits, data reconciliation, and quality control activities.
· Collaborate with internal staff to coordinate participant services and address emergent needs.
· Maintain flexibility in work assignments and provide support across program functions as operational needs require.
· Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
** Qualifications**:

Education and Experience
· Associate degree in Human Services, Social Work, Education, Business, Workforce Development, or a related field required;
Bachelor's degree preferred.
· Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
· Valid driver's license and reliable transportation may be required.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*
* · Strong understanding of workforce development, employment services, adult learning, and case management principles.
· Excellent organizational and time management skills.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
· Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
· Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
· Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management systems.
· Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
** Core Competencies*
* · Participant-Centered Service
· Employment and Career Development
· Adaptability and Flexibility
· Customer Service Excellence
· Communication· Cultural Competence
· Documentation and Compliance
· Problem Solving
· Organization and Attention to Detail
· Teamwork and Collaboration
· Accountability and Results OrientationEDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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