Location: Exton,PA, USA
Overview:
Salary $45,000 year
Do you have a passion for making a difference in someones 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.
To provide support and assistance to program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement
To assist individuals affected by the opioid epidemic in securing and maintaining occupations that will provide both a living wage and a solid direction forward
Responsibilities:Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with participants to aid in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment. This includes: assessment, individualized attention and coordination
Provide Career Coaching including the completion of the Individual Employment Plan (IEP), WIOA eligibility, CASAs, and Career Mapping to enrolled participants
Responsible for participation tracking and monitoring data entry into CWDS in accordance with activity codes and barrier identification and resolution
Update the CareerLink Referral Spreadsheet Report to provide status update on new intakes bi-weekly.
Accurately complete required documentation for WIOA enrollment
Assist in the preparation of weekly project reports (participation, placement, etc.)
Create and maintain an environment that promotes opportunities for customers to hope for the future, accept themselves, and provides tools for facing adversity
Provide referred customers with information on recover friendly employers in the region
Ensure recording keeping of all customer outreach and contacts through internal tracking systems
Oversee participant activities and assist with workshop schedules
Provide consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up
Provide individualized assessment of work, family and personal development needs and opportunities
Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies when needed
Maintain organized database of clients and keep detailed documentation of all contacts with clients
Coordinate participant post exit retention services and accommodate participant work schedules
Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes and ensure that post-placement contacts are made as required by specific contract
Share information with appropriate staff and/or funding agencies
Maintain participant files as specified by contractor
Ensure participants follow through with planned activities as outlined in contract with funding agency
Ensure that positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract
Other opportunities as available
Qualifications: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 require
College degree or equivalent experience required
Trauma-informed care training required
Social Work degree or equivalent preferred
A working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Valid Drivers License, vehicle and clean driving record required
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