Workforce Advisor (WIOA)

JEVS Human Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Health Insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Job summary

JEVS Human Services in Philadelphia is recruiting a Workforce Advisor to help participants become job ready by addressing personal barriers and connecting them with supportive services. This on-site role at Center City Philadelphia focuses on employment readiness and community resources.

You will work with the Integrated Job Development Team to transition customers to employment, provide guidance on job searching and skill development, and manage caseloads with follow-up services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with employment services experience preferred.
• Appropriate experience or special training may be substituted for Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Network with County Assistance Offices, community agencies, mental health and drug/alcohol organizations and other agencies as needed.
• Provide case management to assigned caseload; complete case notes and follow-up services for employment, retention and termination.
• Work with the Integrated Job Development Team to transition customers to appropriate employment.
• Advise customers on job finding and skill development to improve competitiveness in the job market.

Skills

Employment services experience

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with employment services experience preferred
• Appropriate experience or special training may be substituted in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.

What’s In It For You

• 401(k), with company match
• Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Ample paid vacation and sick time
• 10-12 paid holidays per year
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
• Annual holiday party and office outings
• Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Dress-down Fridays
• Employee referral bonus
• Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses

The base pay for this position ranges from $44,000 to $48,500 and will vary based on factors such as skills and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services' employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.

For more information about what it’s like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at https://www.jevshumanservices.org/careers/

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.