Career Match & Outreach Specialist

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical Insurance

PTO 19 days first year

11 paid holidays

Retirement match up to 5%

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PSLF Eligible Employer

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a dedicated social services professional to support job seekers and center participants. The role focuses on connecting customers with meaningful employment opportunities, coordinating with PA CareerLink staff, and promoting hiring events.

The position requires collaboration with various teams, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or related field with 1 year of relevant experience or an Associate Degree with 3 years equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with the targeted population; 3+ years preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio) and willing to learn center databases; knowledge of job search sites helpful.
• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to build relationships with employers, partners, and job seekers.

Responsibilities

• The Job Matcher connects job seekers with opportunities by aligning interests with openings and workforce resources.
• Acts as liaison between PA CareerLink staff, job developers, and business services to ensure referrals and guidance are timely and accurate.
• Disseminates hiring event information and opportunities across in-person and virtual platforms; maintains stakeholder communications and reports.
• Recommend resources aligned to customer needs and center requirements.
• Screen and refer PA CareerLink staff to jobs via Job Developers and Business Services relations.
• Meet regularly with Job Developers and staff to align opportunities with customer experience.

Skills

Problem-solving

MS Office

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Associate Degree and 3 years equivalent experience

Tools

Database knowledge

PA CareerLink platforms

Job description

Eckerd Connects in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a dedicated social services professional to support job seekers and center participants. The role focuses on connecting customers with meaningful employment opportunities, coordinating with PA CareerLink staff, and promoting hiring events.

The position requires collaboration with various teams, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.