Workforce Advisor (WIOA)

JEVS Human Services Career Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

JEVS Human Services is seeking a Workforce Advisor for the Suburban Station CareerLink in Center City Philadelphia. This on-site role helps participants become job ready by addressing barriers such as childcare, transportation, work clothing, and counseling, and by connecting them to community resources.

You will provide case management to an assigned caseload, document case notes, and coordinate with Center services to support employment, retention, and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Network with County Assistance Offices, agencies, mental health and others to build relationships.
• Provide case management to caseload; complete notes and follow up on employment and services.
• Collaborate with the Integrated Job Development Team to transition customers to employment.
• Advise customers on job searching and skill development to boost competitiveness.

Job description

At JEVS Human Services, we believe in giving people possibilities—opportunities to be self-sufficient and satisfied. Each year we touch nearly 25,000 lives, focusing on individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges as well as those facing adverse socio-economic conditions including unemployment and underemployment.

Currently we have an exciting opportunity within the Suburban Station CareerLink as a Workforce Advisor. This is your opportunity to help provide no-cost services that help individuals successfully enter or re-enter the local workforce. As the Workforce Advisor you will assist participants in becoming job ready through the amelioration of personal challenges, including needed supportive services such as childcare, transportation, work clothing and counseling. Additionally you will assist customers with accessing resources in the community that will meet their needs.

This role is on-site in our Center City Philadelphia office.

Key Responsibilities

• Network and establish working relationships with appropriate personnel at the County Assistance Offices, Community Agencies, Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Organizations and other agencies as needed.
• Provide case management to assigned caseload; complete case notes and follow up services regarding employment, retention and termination; recommend, promote and schedule Center services for customers
• Work with the Integrated Job Development Team and its job developers to transition customers to appropriate employment
• Provide advice to customers on job finding and skill development to assist customer with becoming more competitive in the job market