Re-Entry Career Coach

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
background and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking company? Then the Re-Entry Career Coach position is for you!

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 resumes using PA CareerLink website.

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

· Design a customer-driven Individual Employment Plan (IEP) and update participant’s IEP as required to ensure compliance is being met.(Overlap)

· Administer suitability assessments for individuals pursuing training opportunities.

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

· Maintain a caseload of 75-125 Title I program participants.

· 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.

· 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 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. www.edsisolutions.com