RESEA Employment Counselor

About this role

Job Description:

Title: RESEA Employment Counselor

$55,000 + benefits

Classification: Non-Exempt

Scope of Position: The RESEA Employment Counselor will provide individualized support and direct assistance in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement to dislocated workers who have been identified through RESEA, Rapid Response, and/or those who are receiving or have exhausted unemployment compensation benefits (long-term unemployed).

Essential Functions:

· Implement recruiting processes and initiatives to identify long-term unemployed dislocated workers, RESEA participants, Rapid Response referrals and UC claimants

· Conduct targeted outreach and customized service presentations to fully apprise candidates of basic and individualized career services

· Coordinate with community partners, training providers ,and staff to develop a seamless and consistent referral system

· Screen for program eligibility, provide assistance securing dislocated worker documentation, and assist with completion of dislocated worker registration when needed

· Counsel, motivate, and encourage assigned caseload of participants 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

· Document all participant interactions, activities, case notes, and files to ensure that regularly scheduled contacts are made as required

· 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 engagement in prescribed support services

· Perform outreach to support participant engagement through off-site appointments to employers, satellite site locations, and community visits

· Provide accurate and timely submission of required program data and reports to ensure real-time reporting needs are met

· Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience

Requirements

• · Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• · Case management experience preferred
• · Attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• · Experience in a team-oriented environment
• · Bilingual preferred
• · Must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite and other required locations
• EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.