Re-Entry Career Advisor

Salary $45,000 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 Project Coordinator position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

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.

· 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 resume creation using PA CareerLink® website

· Simultaneously work on Re-Entry Program and assist with case management for MVP Recovery Program

· Update participant’s IEP as required to ensure compliance is being met

· Administer suitability assessments for individuals pursuing training opportunities

· Accurately review, evaluate, and complete required documentation for WIOA registration eligibility

· Manage a caseload of a maximum of 65 new job seekers per year, plus 50 participants in a 12-month period of follow-up

· 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

· Engage with local community organizations and agencies as a representative of EDSI for the Chester City Re-Entry Coalition

· Be knowledgeable of county resources to assist customers with barriers

· Split time between CareerLink offices in Media and Chester City

· Lead the identification and remediation of participants’ barriers to success

· Identify, provide access to, and document the use of grant-funded supportive services

· Identify, provide access to, and document the use of external resources

· Manage work-readiness activities for participants including workshops, such as SkillUp™ PA

· Maintain case notes following local policies in the system of record

· Other opportunities as available

· 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

· Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

· Valid driver’s license

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

About EDSI: EDSI is a progressive, forward-thinking, family-owned company that is B Corp Certified

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000