RESEA Employment Counselor

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. in Texas is seeking a RESEA Employment Counselor to provide individualized support and direct assistance to dislocated workers identified through RESEA, Rapid Response, and unemployment benefits.

You will coordinate with partners, conduct targeted outreach, document case notes, and guide participants through career pathways, training opportunities, and barrier mitigation to achieve placement outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Case management experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Reliable transportation to worksite.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support and direct assistance to RESEA participants.
• Conduct outreach and present career services to candidates.
• Coordinate with community partners to develop referrals and a seamless system.
• Screen eligibility, gather documentation, and assist with registration when needed.
• Document interactions and maintain case notes to ensure regular contact.
• Submit required program data and reports in real time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RESEA Employment Counselor### RESEA Employment CounselorApply: TX Waller: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R-100844**Job Description:**Title: RESEA Employment Counselor Salary: $55,000 + benefits Classification: Non-Exempt Scope of Position: The RESEA Employment Counselor will provide individualized support and direct assistance in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement to dislocated workers who have been identified through RESEA, Rapid Response, and/or those who are receiving or have exhausted unemployment compensation benefits (long-term unemployed). Essential Functions: · Implement recruiting processes and initiatives to identify long-term unemployed dislocated workers, RESEA participants, Rapid Response referrals and UC claimants · Conduct targeted outreach and customized service presentations to fully apprise candidates of basic and individualized career services · Coordinate with community partners, training providers ,and staff to develop a seamless and consistent referral system · Screen for program eligibility, provide assistance securing dislocated worker documentation, and assist with completion of dislocated worker registration when needed · Counsel, motivate, and encourage assigned caseload of participants through a customized career pathway, training opportunities, and barrier mitigation to achieve successful placement outcomes · Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with participants to aid in eliminating challenges to obtaining and retaining employment · Document all participant interactions, activities, case notes, and files to ensure that regularly scheduled contacts are made as required · Accurately complete required documentation for enrollment and develop and maintain a customized service plan to align with participant employment and training goals · Follow up with partner agencies to ensure engagement in prescribed support services · Perform outreach to support participant engagement through off-site appointments to employers, satellite site locations, and community visits · Provide accurate and timely submission of required program data and reports to ensure real-time reporting needs are met · Other opportunities as available Education and Experience Requirements: · Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience · Case management experience preferred · Attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required · Experience in a team-oriented environment · Bilingual preferred · Must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite and other required locationsEDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.