Youth Career Advisor

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. seeks a Youth Career Advisor on the Houston Gulf Coast to guide youth through enrollment, assessment, career planning, and ongoing case management.

The role requires intake, eligibility, ISS development, and thorough documentation with a focus on WIOA compliance. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and hands-on case management with 14–24-year-olds, plus knowledge of workforce and education systems.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Maintain an organized database of customers and keep detailed documentation of all contact with customers.
• Build a professional one‑on‑one working relationship with participants to aid in eliminating challenges that hinder employment.

Skills

Case management

Career counseling

Documentation

WIOA knowledge

Youth program coordination

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalent experience

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

EDS I 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

EDS I (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.