Career Coach & Job Placement Specialist

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

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.