Community Workforce Connector

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. is seeking a Community Workforce Connector to support Philadelphia-area community agencies with workforce services.

Responsibilities include on-site and virtual engagement, basic and intensive WIOA services, and coordination with partners for referrals and training. The role requires strong communication, organization, and data-tracking skills, plus willingness to work non-traditional hours for events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in social work, education, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in providing career development assistance.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapport with community job seekers and connect them to opportunities.
• Assess individual needs to determine basic vs. intensive WIOA services.
• Maintain organized documentation of contacts and outcomes.
• Attend job fairs and community events as a PA CareerLink representative.
• Collaborate with partners and support data collection in CWDS and Sharepoint.

Skills

Community outreach

Customer service

Data entry

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Phone/text/video meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

CWDS

Sharepoint

PA CareerPortal

PA CareerLink website

Job description

**Job Description:****Title: Community Workforce Connector Classification: Non-Exempt****Salary: $52,000/year Scope of Position** · Support designated community agencies in the Philadelphia area in delivering workforce services within their communities. Partners may include and are not limited to Office of Homeless Services, Community College of Philadelphia, Bureau of Correction Offices, mobile units, Recovery Centers, and local libraries. · Attend job fairs and community events to promote and educate the public on workforce services · Provide basic career services, WIOA intensive case management services, and job matching services to a targeted caseload of jobseekers within the assigned community. · Implement quality instructional practices when offering workshops at partner locations · Independently communicate and build strong relationships with designated community partners · Track all activities provided in the system of record, CWDS, and maintain data in other assigned platforms such as Sharepoint · Be available to leadership and colleagues during work hours **Essential Functions** · Develop rapport and connect community job seekers to opportunities through presence on-site as well as through virtual engagement by phone/text/video meetings. · Assess each individual’s needs to determine if basic services or WIOA intensive services are most appropriate. · Determine eligibility, complete enrollment and provide WIOA intensive services, including and not limited to vocational training enrollments, On-The-Job Training referrals, and supportive services. · When offering services at a site on a limited basis, coordinate referrals to a center of choice for WIOA registration and services. · Maintain an organized database of all customers; keep detailed documentation of all contacts · Conduct outreach to individuals who sign up for services and who already received services. Document all outreach efforts, service provided, and outcomes. · Encourage use of virtual services such as workshops and PHL Career Portal. · Provide technical support for individuals who need support creating accounts on PA CareerLink’s website and/or PHL Career Portal. · Attend job fairs and community events as a PA CareerLink representative · Work during occasional non-traditional hours such as events and weekends to meet community event needs · Implement and facilitate educational workshops and create and maintain an environment that promotes opportunities for quality interaction and learning through: o Establishing clear expectations and encouraging client accountability o Implementing a structure and plan consistent with prescribed curriculum goals o Maintaining an awareness of differences in individual learning styles and strengths o Vary methods of instruction to encourage attention and interest o Utilize materials and activities to respond to differences in learning styles and facilitate active learning o Demonstrate an awareness and commitment to the balance of individual and group needs · Successfully collaborate with partners on-site for transparency in information and data sharing. · Responsible for data tracking of every service provided and utilization of the state system of record, CWDS, as well as the team-wide reporting platform. Data capture is a daily responsibility. · Implement project management skills, tools, and methods · Demonstrate fluid approach to work and actively be part of continuous improvement · Other opportunities as available **Education and Experience Requirements** · Ability to prioritize tasks, document visits and contacts · Able to work independently · Able to maintain clear communication with leadership · Demonstrated telephone, computer and written communication skills · Demonstrate positive, professional, and pro-social interactions with clients, staff and community representatives · Use language reflective of a commitment to diversity; demonstrate cultural competence · Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor requirements change · Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications · Bachelor’s Degree in social work, education, or related area is preferred · 1-2 years of experience in providing career development assistance · Must have notable experience in a team oriented environment · Must be comfortable with travel to all areas of Philadelphia and have access to reliable transportation