Youth Career Advisor Position Available In Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie, PA
1 DAYS AGO
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Summary
Erie, PA
$46000.00 – $48000.00 per Year
1 Years Experience
Bachelor’s degree
No Commisssion
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time
Description Salary $46,000-$48,000 year Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then the Youth Career Advisor position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team. To provide support and assistance to NWPA Job Connect youth program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement.
This position requires an organized individual who can efficiently handle several responsibilities simultaneously. Responsibilities

• Provide individualized basic skills assessment and identify employment goals based on
  career interest, ability and personal development considerations
• Develop Individual Employment Plan in conjunction with youth
• Assist youth in accomplishing the goals of the Individual Service Strategy
• Build one-on-one working relationships with participants to assist in mitigating
  challenges to obtaining and retaining employment
• Facilitate educational activities in individual and group settings to remediate basic skills
  and increase functional educational levels
• Coordinate onsite and offsite career awareness field trips with employers and
  educational facilities
• Provide comprehensive case management and follow-up to ensure positive outcomes
  and goals are met as required by contract
• Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies as needed
• Establish detailed documentation of all client records to maintain organized database
  and generate all project reports as needed
• Provide regular updates to Youth Program Manager
• Other duties as assigned Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, training, human resources, or related area is
  required
• Case management experience required
• Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively as a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent follow-through when corresponding with partners, staff and customers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• A valid driver’s license & clean driving record required Bring your expertise to EDSI and live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support!

EDSI is a progressive, forward-thinking, family-owned company that is B Corp Certified. Qualified candidates may apply by clicking, “Apply Now”. Next, submit your resume. You may complete a cover letter on the following screen. You must contact the employer via one of the methods listed on the screen after clicking “Apply for this job”. Please be sure to identify PA CareerLink as your referral source.