Career Advisor

Hourly rate $21.63 - 20 hours a week 

Title: Career Advisor

 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 Career Advisor position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

As a Career Advisor, you will be responsible for providing case management and career counseling to customers and providing support and assistance in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement.

Essential Functions

• Exercise consistent case management functions with eligible clientele focused on re-employment initiatives
• Create individualized employment plan/development plan with qualifying clients
• Ensure compliance within WIOA regulations
• Conduct in-person/remote orientation sessions to iterate all relevant program requirements, expectations, and documentation to interested clients
• Aid clients in overcoming expressed barriers affecting employment capabilities by offering supportive services through internal and external resources
• Complete and submit all necessary documentation
• Learn and monitor state-based reporting system and provide all relevant updates to corresponding client’s file
• Establish and maintain contact with local community partners
• Instruct and assist with employment development workshops, in person and remote
• Maintain consistent contact with the Area Manager
• Greet and assist all entering clientele with questions pertaining to program involvement or resource room facilitation
• Other opportunities as available

 Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human resources, or related area is preferred
• Experience working with the unemployed and underemployed population preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively as a team
• Ability to work effectively with external government bodies and community partners
• Ability to prioritize tasks and document all client interactions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent outreach and follow-through when corresponding with partners, staff, and customers
• Able to work fully onsite or in a hybrid environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and resume building applications; strong computer literacy
• Previous experience with unemployment compensation navigation
• Regional travel is required
• Clean driving record, valid Driver’s License, and reliable vehicle

Bring your expertise to EDSI where you will be able to live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support!