WIOA Career Advisor (A/DW/Youth)

Salary $46,000 year

Provide excellent customer-centered services designed to enhance and re-engage job seekers into the workforce, while working closely with the Business Services Team to ensure that sustainable career opportunities are available for all job seekers.

· Provide information about CareerLink services and the services of partner agencies and organizations to jobseekers

· Complete eligibility determinations for individuals seeking services

· Understand both the Youth and Adult/Dislocated Worker programs and provide case management for both populations

· Maintain all dual enrollments for the Youth/A/DW Programs

· Support the operation of the Career Resource Center (CRC) at least one full day of each work week

· Provide individualized basic skills assessments and identify employment goals based on career interest, ability, and personal development considerations

· Provide offsite enrollment opportunities and support with educational facilities and/or employers as assigned for both the youth and adult programs

· Conduct Case Management duties, determine program eligibility and maintain compliance with funder and Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act guidelines for all WIOA programs

· Contact employers and post-secondary education opportunities

· Conduct intake during orientation sessions with all job seekers in attendance

· Build one-on-one working relationships with youth and adults to assist in mitigating challenges to obtaining and retaining employment.

· Enroll youth participants in the program via the CWDS application

· Meet regularly with all active Youth participants providing career exploration, guidance and counseling

· Provide individualized and holistic support to each participant tailored to their specific needs

· Actively recruit WIOA youth eligible candidates to enroll in the youth program.

· Provide offsite enrollment opportunities and support with educational facilities and/or employers as assigned.

· Provide referrals to community partners when appropriate

· Develop Individual Service Strategy and Individualized Employment Plans based on participants strengths and goals

· Contact employers/post-secondary education opportunities

· Establish detailed documentation of all client records to maintain organized database and generate all project reports as needed

· Work closely with leadership and the Performance Analyst to be sure all activities are updated, and participant information is entered into all appropriate databases and files

· Engage youth in the Youth Fourteen Elements (career counseling, goal setting, entrepreneurship, financial navigation, training, paid work experience, literacy development, GED, mentorship, tutoring, etc).

· Refer to financial navigator and community resources as appropriate

· Provide “staff-assisted job search” services in the form of career guidance, job leads, and current labor market information

· Administer suitability assessments for individuals pursuing training opportunities

· Complete necessary WIOA data entry requirements on CWDS

· Maintain participant files in accordance with state and local regulations

· Provide follow-up activities according to program guidelines

· Represent EDSI on various committees and workgroups as assigned

· Presents participant ITA applicants during training approval meetings

· Understands WIOA Title I Performance Metrics and maintains a caseload that meets the metrics of the contracts

· Meets weekly with leadership and performance to review case load

· Counsels, motivates, and encourages job seekers in advancing employment, training, and retention goals and provides support in resolving issues that may impede successful job placement and retention

· Understands Title I Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth, and Opioid Grant requirements

· Experience providing excellent service to jobseekers and employers

· Experience working with unemployed, underemployed, displaced workers, noncustodial parents, ex-offenders, veterans, or other economically-disadvantaged populations

· Ability to prioritize tasks and document all aspects of services provided

· Demonstrated communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

· A valid driver’s license and clean driving record required