Career Pathways Advocate: Employment & Barriers Support

Tec Centro Capital Region; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tec Centro Capital Region in Harrisburg is seeking an Employment Case Manager to help individuals obtain and maintain employment. You will conduct intake, assess needs, develop career plans, and provide coaching while addressing barriers like transportation and childcare in partnership with United Way's Workforce Development Program.

The role emphasizes collaborating with employers, tracking progress, and delivering personalized support to diverse job seekers in the local area.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience helping individuals with job placement and support.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan events such as job fairs.
• Strong relationships with local employers and nonprofits.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in interviewing and needs assessment.
• Reliable transportation for local travel.
• Spanish language skills highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial participant intake, orientation, interest and skills assessment, and employment/career goal development
• Evaluate participant needs and eligibility to be enrolled in the Workforce Development Program
• Maintain an appropriate caseload and provide individualized case management throughout the participant's enrollment
• Identify barriers that may interfere with training or employment and assist participants in developing strategies to address those barriers
• Develop individualized employment and career plans based on participant interests, skills, experience, and labor-market opportunities.
• Provide job related coaching and support to individuals
• Engage with local community to understand workforce needs and prepare candidates for suitable job opportunities
• Develop relationships with local employers that can help meet the needs of individuals looking for work
• Monitor participant attendance, progress, engagement, and completion of program requirements
• Conduct regular follow‑up with participants and document services and outcomes.
• Make appropriate referrals to community resources and supportive services when needed
• Assist in completing job applications, developing resumes and preparing for interviews
• Conduct routine follow‑up with individuals to assess status of their employment
• Collect and maintain data in a database for statistical and reporting purposes
• Prepare and submit monthly reports
• Attend community events, weekly network meetings and quarterly partner meetings

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Verbal and written communication

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Needs assessment

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Tec Centro Capital Region in Harrisburg is seeking an Employment Case Manager to help individuals obtain and maintain employment. You will conduct intake, assess needs, develop career plans, and provide coaching while addressing barriers like transportation and childcare in partnership with United Way's Workforce Development Program.

The role emphasizes collaborating with employers, tracking progress, and delivering personalized support to diverse job seekers in the local area.