Career Advisor

EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.)

2d • $45,000

About The Position

Scope of Position: Provide excellent customer-centered services to provide career support in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment, training, and career advancement. EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is a national workforce development, training solutions and consulting company with a passion for helping great companies and communities train and retain great people. EDSI works with regions, employers and jobseekers to overcome their most challenging obstacles. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company employs more than 800 people across the country. EDSI is a National Best and Brightest® Companies To Work For award winner. For over 45 years, EDSI has worked with workforce development agencies, regional partners and employers to assess and understand workforce development needs and deliver solutions to build better workforces. The company operates more than 120 contracts providing successful business services and jobseeker placement and retention services across the country. EDSI also provides world class training and consulting solutions to a variety of corporations, public entities and governmental agencies. Our history of success stems directly from our commitment to providing our clients with the absolute highest level of service through our diverse and talented team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, human services or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the workforce development field
• Experience in providing career development assistance
• Previous case management experience
• Must have notable experience in team-oriented environment
• Should be able to converse with a wide range of clients and professionals while demonstrating a positive professional attitude
• Knowledge and understanding of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with customers to aid in the introduction of CareerLink services, workshops, partners, and training opportunities
• Assist customers in registration, job search preparation, workshop registration, and resumes using PA CareerLink website
• Accurately review, evaluate, and complete required documentation for WIOA registration eligibility
• Complete necessary WIOA data entry requirements on CWDS
• Maintain participant files in accordance with state and local regulations
• Provide follow-up activities, ensuring positive outcomes and goals are being met according to program guidelines
• Provide “staff-assisted job search” services in the form of career guidance, job leads, and current labor market information
• Work closely with and refer participants to the Business Services Team (BST) for employment opportunities
• Be knowledgeable of county resources to assist customers with barriers
• Split time between CareerLink offices in Media and Chester City.
• Offer pre-enrollment career advising to PA CareerLink® walk-ins as scheduled by the Site Administrator
• Educate job seekers about local Labor Market Information (LMI) related to career pathways
• Provide financial literacy guidance related to wages and participants’ career goals
• Manage a caseload of a maximum of 50 new job seekers per year plus 50 participants in 12 months follow-up
• Create and maintain an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) for job seekers
• Assess participants’ existing skills, aptitudes, and goals
• Collaborate with Case Manager to identify and remediate participants’ barriers to success
• Maintain case notes following local policies in the system of record
• Guide participants through the IFR process to evaluate occupational training opportunities
• Advocate for participants in case review meetings including ITA committee review, match meetings, or DST meetings
• Ensure participants are aware of and participate in hiring events
• Provide follow-up services to participants for 12 months after exit
• Other opportunities as available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level