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Educational Data Systems, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. is seeking a Career Advisor in Kentucky to provide individualized support for program participants, guiding them through career pathways, training opportunities and barrier mitigation to achieve placement outcomes.

You will maintain detailed case notes, coordinate with partner agencies, and perform outreach to employers and sites to promote engagement. A Bachelor’s degree and case management experience are preferred, with strong Microsoft Office skills expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, training, human resources, social services or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Case management experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Counsels, motivates and guides participants toward customized career pathways and training opportunities.
• Maintain case notes and files with regular scheduled contacts.
• Submit required program data for real-time reporting.
• Complete enrollment documentation and develop customized service plans aligned to employment goals.
• Coordinate with partner agencies to ensure engagement in prescribed services.
• Outreach to employers, satellite sites and community locations to support participant engagement.
• Provide ongoing case management and track participant activities and retention efforts.
• Maintain organized tracking of clients in the state system of record.

Skills

Case management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Team player

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

**Job Description:**Title: Career Advisor Salary: $53,000 Classification: Non-Exempt Scope of Position · Provide individualized support and direct assistance to program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement. Essential Functions · Counsels, motivates and encourages assigned caseload of participants to develop and guide 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. This includes: assessment, individualized attention and coordination and providing referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies when needed · Maintain and document all participant interactions, contacts, activities, in case notes, and files to ensure that regularly scheduled contacts are made as required · Provide accurate and timely submission of required program data to ensure real-time reporting needs are met · 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 successful engagement in prescribed support services · Perform outreach to support participant engagement through off-site appointments to employers, satellite site locations, and community visits · Provide consistent and comprehensive case management throughout program engagement to monitor participant activities Maintain organized tracking of clients · Maintain detailed documentation of all contacts in the state’s system of record per contact requirements · Coordinate participant retention services and accommodate participant work schedules. · Provide status updates and develop goal planning sessions with appropriate program staff · Other opportunities as available Education and Experience Requirements · Case management experience preferred. · Attention to detail and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required · Bachelor's degree in education, training, human resources, social services or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience · Ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude · Must have good driving record and reliable transportation. · Experience in a team-oriented environment · Bi-lingual skills or experience working with ESL populations a plusEDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.