CareerLink Navigator (Traditional)

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. is seeking a CareerLink Navigator (Traditional) to provide high-quality assistance to PA CareerLink Philadelphia customers.

This in-office role supports callers, emails, and in-person inquiries, guiding users through the PA CareerLink system and the Career Portal. The successful candidate will have at least two years of customer service experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with Microsoft 365 apps.

Qualifications

• 2 years of customer service experience is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience navigating virtual platforms and guiding users.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound calls on the PA CareerLink Philadelphia toll-free line.
• Respond to emails and direct customers to the appropriate contacts.
• Guide customers through the PA CareerLink system and Career Portal.

Skills

Customer service

Phone communication

Conflict resolution

Virtual platform navigation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

## CareerLink Navigator (Traditional)Apply: PA Cross Center Services: Full time: Posted Today: R-100874**Job Description:****Position : CareerLink Navigator (Traditional)****Classification : Non-Exempt****Reporting: Monday – Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM In-Office** **Salary: $47,000/Year** **Scope of Position:*** Provide high-quality customer service experience for incoming calls to the PA CareerLink Philadelphia toll-free line (call center within a shared space)* Respond timely to all emails received to the PA CareerLink email account* Support all customers- employers, partners, job seekers, WIOA participants, EARN participants, youth, C2L-PHL youth, and returning citizens to the appropriate points of contact in the PA CareerLink system* Support customers with navigation of virtual services, including those offered on the PHL Career Portal **Essential Functions:*** Responsible for data tracking of every service provided and utilization of the state system of record, CWDS, and the team-wide reporting platform. Data capture is a daily responsibility.* Identify customers’ needs through strategic probing questions and active listening skills* Present solutions to leadership in the face of real time conflict; collaborate with team members to solve department-wide conflicts* Display excellent customer service and professional conduct when on the phone and in shared workspaces.* Offer information about services appropriate to customer’s needs* Address any questions or concerns in a professional manner* Route the customer to the appropriate staff person or department to deliver the service requested* When appropriate, engage in follow-up on any customers to ensure their needs are successfully met* Provide live-time guidance over the phone for how to complete the online C2L-PHL application* When appropriate, engage in follow-up on any customers to ensure their needs are successfully met and that C2L-PHL applications are fully complete* Help coordinate any PA CareerLink customer surveys or specialized outreach efforts* Document all incoming calls and emails through a standardized spreadsheet* Offer active walk-through guidance of the PHL Career Portal platform* Participate in daily meetings assigned by supervisor(s)* Communicate routinely with all CareerLink service providers to ensure knowledge of services and points of contact are current* Continuously update resource guide and reference lists for points of contact based on service, center, and customer category* Demonstrate a fluid approach to work and actively be part of continuous improvement* Ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude* Create, make edits, or work out of any reports/documents/spreadsheets established for the success of the CareerLink Navigators’ daily tasks* Maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate call volume as assigned* Other opportunities determined by Philadelphia Works Incorporated and/or System-Wide leadership. (Ex. New Project Department Responsibilities) **Education and Experience Requirements***:** 2 years of customer service experience* Conflict resolution experience preferred* Prior experience and comfortability with long periods on the phone* Strong knowledge of virtual platforms and help individuals navigate online websites* Microsoft 365 Application Proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)* Strong verbal and communication skills* Experience in delivering high-quality customer service* High School Diploma preferred EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.