TANF Youth Workforce Connector — Hybrid/Remote

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

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.