Career Advisor

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. is seeking a Career Advisor in Texas to provide individualized career counseling, job readiness training, and placement assistance to WIOA participants.

You will design customer-driven IEPs, coach jobseekers to meet employer standards, coordinate with staff, and document activities in the state system. Strong communication and organizational abilities, plus MS Office proficiency, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Organized and able to efficiently handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated telephone, problem-solving, computer, and written communication skills.
• Customer service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide career coaching to WIOA customers, including post placement, to ensure goals are met.
• Build a professional one-on-one relationship with customers to remove employment barriers.
• Design a customer-driven IEP.
• Help customers select appropriate training programs.
• Accurately review, evaluate, and complete required documentation for WIOA registration eligibility.
• Prioritize tasks and document visits in the state system of record.
• Conduct post-placement contacts with WIOA participants that have been exited.
• Coach and motivate jobseekers to advance employment, training, and retention goals.
• Ensure jobseekers are job ready by reviewing resumes and skills to meet employer needs.

Skills

Career coaching

Customer service

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

**Job Description:**Title: Career Advisor Salary: $55,000 + benefits Classification: Non-Exempt Scope of Position: The Career Advisor provides individualized career counseling, job readiness training, and employment placement assistance to WIOA participants, guiding them along career pathways. Essential Functions: · Provide career coaching to WIOA customers, including post placement, to ensure their goals are met in accordance with their designed Individual Employment Plan (IEP) · Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with customers to aid in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment. This includes assessment, individualized coaching, and coordination with staff. · Design a customer-driven IEP · Help customers select appropriate training programs · Accurately review, evaluate, and complete required documentation for WIOA registration eligibility · Prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts in state system of record · Conduct post-placement contacts with WIOA participants that have been exited · Coach, motivate, and encourage all jobseekers in advancing employment, training, and retention goals while providing support in resolving issues that may impede successful job placement and retention · Ensure jobseekers are job ready by reviewing their resumes and skill sets to meet the hiring standards and needs of employers with available positions · Other opportunities as available Education and Experience Requirements: · Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience · Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred · Possess an educational background to support career coaching decisions · Must be organized and able to efficiently handle several tasks simultaneously · Demonstrated telephone, problem-solving, computer, and written communication skills · Customer service experience required · A working knowledge of MS Office · Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required