TANF Youth Workforce Connector

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; Franklin (Venango County); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. seeks a TANF Youth Workforce Connector to build relationships with agencies, schools, and community organizations, connecting participants to available services and guiding those needing additional assistance.

This full‑time, non‑exempt role emphasizes eligibility determinations, case management, ISS development, referrals, and compliance with TANF requirements, with onsite, virtual, or hybrid work options and regional travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree or some college preferred
• Demonstrated telephone, computer, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while maintaining flexibility to meet contract and operational needs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Regional travel is required
• Able to work fully onsite, fully virtual, or in a hybrid environment
• Clean driving record, valid Driver’s License, and reliable vehicle required

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations
• Provide individualized assessment of work, family and personal development needs and opportunities
• Conduct eligibility determination and case management
• Conduct intake assessments to create Individual Service Strategies (ISS) to guide customers on their path to employment
• Provide referrals to appropriate programs and community service sites or social service agencies when needed
• Track youth progress toward education, training, and employment outcomes
• Ensure compliance with TANF requirements and documentation standards
• Recruit applicants through outreach strategies including satellite sites, job fairs, schools, community organizations, and referral partners
• Disseminate information about our program to community-based organizations
• Facilitate workshops and coordinate onsite presentations by community partners on topics relevant to customers’ needs
• Meet performance criteria on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed
• Act as liaison between various departments to meet customer needs
• Other opportunities as available

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Team player

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or some college preferred

Job description

**Job Description:****Title: TANF Youth Workforce Connector****Classification: Non-Exempt****Salary: $48,000/year** **Scope of Position:** Build relationships with agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations to connect participants to available services and to aid individuals who need further assistance. **Essential Functions*** Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations* Provide individualized assessment of work, family and personal development needs and opportunities* Conduct eligibility determination and case management* Conduct intake assessments to create Individual Service Strategies (ISS) to guide customers on their path to employment* Provide referrals to appropriate programs, community service sites, or social service agencies when needed* Track youth progress toward education, training, and employment outcomes* Ensure compliance with TANF requirements and documentation standards* Recruit applicants through outreach strategies including satellite sites, job fairs, schools, community organizations, and referral partners* Disseminate information about our program to community-based organizations* Facilitate workshops and coordinate onsite presentations by community partners on topics relevant to customers’ needs* Meet performance criteria on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis* Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed* Act as liaison between various departments to meet customer needs* Other opportunities as available **Education and Experience Requirements*** High school diploma required; associate degree or some college preferred* Demonstrated telephone, computer, written, and verbal communication skills* Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills* Ability to work effectively in a team environment while maintaining flexibility to meet contract and operational needs* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications* Regional travel is required* Able to work fully onsite, fully virtual, or in a hybrid environment* Clean driving record, valid Driver’s License, and reliable vehicle required **Job Ad****TANF Youth Workforce Connector** Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience, and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking, and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal-driven? Then the TANF Youth Workforce Connector position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team. As a TANF Youth Workforce Connector, you will be responsible for building relationships with agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations to connect participants to available services and to aid individuals who need further assistance. **Successful Elements*** Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations* Disseminate information about our program to community-based organizations* Provide individualized assessment of work, family and personal development needs and opportunities* Conduct eligibility determination and case management* Conduct intake assessments to create Individual Service Strategies (ISS) to guide customers on their path to employment* Provide referrals to appropriate programs, community service sites or social service agencies when needed **Education and Experience Requirements*** High school diploma required; associate degree or some college preferred* Demonstrated telephone, computer, written, and verbal communication skills* Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills* Ability to work effectively in a team environment while maintaining flexibility to meet contract and operational needs* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications* Regional travel is required* Able to work fully onsite, fully virtual, or in a hybrid environment* Clean driving record, valid Driver’s License, and reliable vehicle required Bring your expertise to EDSI where you will be able to live our values every day: Show Up, Smile, and Support!EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.