Career Advisor

## Career Advisor Apply locations:
CT Manchester Am Job Ctrtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
R-100633
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* Job Description:

** Salary: 56,000    Scope of Position:
Assess jobseekers and determine the most appropriate path to return to work. Provide support and assistance in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement.

Essential Functions:

• Provide individualized assessment of work, family and personal development needs and opportunities  
• Determine eligibility and accurately complete required documentation for enrollment  
• Build professional one-on-one working relationships with customers to assist in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment  
• Provide referrals to appropriate One Stop services, business services unit, online learning centers and community service or social service agencies when needed  
• Convince customers to participate in and follow through with planned activities as outlined in contract with funding agency  
• Oversee customer activities and assist with workshop schedules  
• Track all customers activities including AJC services, ITAs, and other CWP initiatives  
• Create solutions to customer attendance problems  
• Maintain organized database of customers and keep detailed documentation of all contacts  
• Maintain accurate individual case files for each registered customer, ensuring each contain appropriate eligibility documents  
• Guide jobseekers through preparation of individual employment plans based on their specific occupational goals  
• Maintain customer files as specified by contractor  
• Share information with appropriate staff and/or funding agencies  
• Provide consistent and comprehensive case management follow-up and retention services, ensuring that post-placement contacts are made as required by specific contract, accommodating customer work schedules  
• Document all participant contacts and activities in case progress notes  
• Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed  
• Ensure that positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract  
• Work with the team on implementing processes that increase customer engagement  
• Conduct program orientations  
• Other opportunities as available.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Career counseling or case management experience  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts  
• Demonstrated telephone, computer, and written communication skills  
• Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor required  
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree, or three years of work experience in case management/human services or related experience  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsEDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.