Youth Career Advisor

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; Bay City (TX); In loco; USD 47.000 - 63.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Educational Data Systems, Inc. is seeking a Youth Career Advisor to guide participants through enrollment, assessment, career planning, program activities, and ongoing case management on the Houston Gulf Coast.

You will perform intake and eligibility, develop ISS, provide career counseling, track outcomes, ensure WIOA compliance, and document all contacts. This role requires teamwork and dedication to helping youth achieve education and employment goals.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of workforce or education systems.
• Case management experience with youth ages 14–24.
• Experience working with disconnected or at‑risk youth populations.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Mansioni

• Conduct intake, eligibility determination, and case management.
• Develop and monitor ISS (Individual Service Strategies).
• Provide career counseling, labor market information, and referrals to services.
• Track youth progress toward education, training, and employment outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with WIOA youth requirements and documentation standards.
• Assist in preparing project reports (participation, placement).
• Complete enrollment documentation accurately.
• Coordinate with government officials for documentation.
• Create solutions to attendance problems.
• Provide consistent case management and follow-up.
• Assess knowledge, behavior, and work skills individually.
• Refer to community or social services when needed.
• Maintain organized databases and detailed contact records.

Conoscenze

Career counseling

Case management

Youth engagement

Documentation

Formazione

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Knowledge of workforce/education systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description: Title: Youth Career Advisor Salary: $55,000 + benefits Classification: Non-Exempt Scope of Position: The Houston Gulf Coast Youth Career Advisor serves as the primary point of contact for youth participants, guiding them through enrollment, assessment, career planning, program activities, and ongoing case management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, eligibility determination, and case management.
• Develop and monitor Individual Service Strategies (ISS)
• Provide career counseling, labor market information, and referrals to supportive services
• Track youth progress toward education, training, and employment outcomes
• Ensure compliance with WIOA youth requirements and documentation standards
• Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed (participation, placement, etc.)
• Accurately complete required documentation for enrollment
• Work with government officials to ensure appropriate documentation is completed and received
• Create solutions to participant attendance problems
• Provide consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up
• Provide individualized assessment of knowledge, behavior, and work skills
• Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies when needed
• Maintain an organized database of customers and keep detailed documentation of all contact with customers
• Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes and ensure that post-placement contacts are made as required by specific contract
• Share information with appropriate staff and/or funding agencies
• Maintain participant files as specified by contractor
• Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with participants to aid in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment. This includes assessment, individualized attention, and coordination.
• Ensure participants follow through with planned activities as outlined in contract with funding agency
• Ensure that positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract
• Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of workforce or education systems
• Case management experience with youth ages 14–24
• Experience working with disconnected or at‑risk youth populations
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Our Mission Statement We must strive to create enthusiasm in our clients, see through their eyes, understand their needs and deliver more than they expect.

Why We Do What We Do At EDSI We believe we can help our customers overcome their most challenging obstacles We believe in seeing through other people's eyes We believe that we can make a difference in people's lives We believe in meeting people where they are today and helping them to realize a better tomorrow We believe in living our professional lives in service to others

EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is a national workforce development, training solutions and consulting company with a passion for helping great companies and communities train and retain great people. EDSI works with regions, employers and jobseekers to overcome their most challenging obstacles. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company employs more than 800 people across the country. EDSI is a National Best and Brightest® Companies To Work For award winner. For over 45 years, EDSI has worked with workforce development agencies, regional partners and employers to assess and understand workforce development needs and deliver solutions to build better workforces. The company operates more than 120 contracts providing successful business services and jobseeker placement and retention services across the country. EDSI also provides world class training and consulting solutions to a variety of corporations, public entities and governmental agencies. Our history of success stems directly from our commitment to providing our clients with the absolute highest level of service through our diverse and talented team.