Bilingual Career Development Specialist

Salary $45,000-$48,000 year

Scope of Position:

Provide support and assistance to program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement.

Essential Functions:

· Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed

· Accurately complete required documentation for enrollment

· Work with government officials to ensure appropriate documentation is completed and received

· Create solutions to participant attendance problems

· 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 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

· Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with participants to aid in eliminating challenges to obtaining and retaining employment

· Ensure participants follow through with planned activities as outlined in contract with funding agency

· Help to ensure that positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract

· Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience

· 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

· Customer service experience preferred

· A working knowledge of MS Office applications

· Able to interact with a wide variety of individuals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude

· Bilingual Spanish/English required

· A valid driver's license & clean driving record required

Bring your expertise to EDSI where you will be able to live our values every day: show up, smile and support!