Career Dev. Specialist

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. seeks a Bilingual Career Development Specialist to deliver individualized career development, case management, and community-based support.

The role coordinates workforce services, ensures WIOA compliance, and maintains accurate records to monitor participant progress and outcomes. The position focuses on English/Spanish bilingual support, with responsibilities including enrollment documentation, referrals, and collaboration with partners to promote successful

Qualifications

• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish required or preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess participants’ employment needs and barriers to identify opportunities.
• Develop and monitor employment plans and ensure progress toward goals.
• Determine WIOA eligibility and complete enrollment documentation.
• Provide bilingual career development and coordinate referrals with community agencies.
• Maintain confidential participant records and documentation.
• Collaborate with staff and partners to coordinate services and supports.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalent education/experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Title: Bilingual Career Development Specialist

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary: $45,000

Scope of Position: The Bilingual Career Development Specialist provides individualized career development, case management, and community-based support; coordinates workforce and supportive services; ensures WIOA and program compliance; maintains accurate records; and monitors participant progress and employment outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Conduct individualized assessments of participants' employment, career development, and personal needs to identify barriers, skills, and opportunities;
• Develop and monitor Individual Employment Plans (IEPs) and career development plans to support employment goals.
• Determine WIOA eligibility and accurately complete all required enrollment and program documentation.
• Develop professional working relationships with participants, providing bilingual career development and support services to identify and address barriers to obtaining and retaining employment.
• Provide referrals and coordinate services with appropriate community, social service, workforce, and supportive service agencies based on participants' identified needs.
• Coordinate participant activities, workshops, training, and employment-related services, while addressing attendance, scheduling, and participation challenges to promote engagement and successful completion.
• Provide comprehensive case management, follow-up, and retention services; monitor participant progress and employment outcomes, including required post-placement contacts, in accordance with program and contractual requirements.
• Maintain timely, accurate, organized, and confidential participant records, databases, case files, and case notes documenting contacts, services, activities, progress, referrals, and outcomes in accordance with program requirements.
• Collaborate with appropriate staff, workforce partners, employers, service providers, and funding agencies to coordinate services, documentation, and participant support.
• Monitor participant progress and outcomes to support achievement of established program goals, performance measures, and contractual requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, staff training, and special projects that enhance program quality and service delivery.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred;
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in career counseling;
• Ability to adapt to changing program, contract, and organizational needs;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and timely documentation of participant contacts and services.
• Demonstrated effective telephone, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Bilingual - English/Spanish.

EDS I is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Our Mission Statement

We must strive to create enthusiasm in our clients, see through their eyes, understand their needs and deliver more than they expect.

Why We Do What We Do At EDSI

*We believe we can help our customers overcome their most challenging obstacles *We believe in seeing through other people's eyes *We believe that we can make a difference in people's lives *We believe in meeting people where they are today and helping them to realize a better tomorrow *We believe in living our professional lives in service to others

EDS I (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is a national workforce development, training solutions and consulting company with a passion for helping great companies and communities train and retain great people. EDS I works with regions, employers and jobseekers to overcome their most challenging obstacles. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company employs more than 800 people across the country. EDS I is a National Best and Brightest Companies To Work For award winner. For over 45 years, EDS I has worked with workforce development agencies, regional partners and employers to assess and understand workforce development needs and deliver solutions to build better workforces. The company operates more than 120 contracts providing successful business services and jobseeker placement and retention services across the country. EDS I also provides world class training and consulting solutions to a variety of corporations, public entities and governmental agencies. Our history of success stems directly from our commitment to providing our clients with the absolute highest level of service through our diverse and talented team.