TANF Youth Career Advisor
TANF Youth Career Advisor
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Job Description
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Salary $46000$48000 year
Do you have a passion for making a difference in someones life Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive forwardthinking and familyowned company where creativity is encouraged Are you goal driven Then the TANF Youth Career Advisor position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and teamoriented individual to join our spirited team.
Responsible for active recruitment of youth to NWPA Job Connect. Manages the youth eligibility and enrollment process program orientation and career and educational counseling services during the school year and summer season.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain working and collaborative relationships with assigned high schools
in Clarion Crawford Erie Forest Venango and Warren counties
Engage in relevant recruitment strategies including and not limited to social media inperson and messaging to youth school staff and parents/caregivers
Conduct eligibility intake and orientation services for interested youth
Assess youths family and personal development needs workplace skills and education
and career goals to gain a deep understanding of their social and internal motivators
Develop and update a customized service plan to align with participant employment and
training goals inline with their high school educational goals if appropriate
Using professional oneonone work and rapport development; provide barrier mitigation
Collaborate with existing support systems facilitate referrals and follow up with
appropriate community service or social service agencies when needed
Provide support services when appropriate and not accessible through other providers
Counsel motivate and encourage assigned caseload of participants to develop and guide
through a customized career pathway and work experience opportunities
Develop and adapt innovative services and delivery methods to meet the participant
where they are located to facilitate both virtual and inperson services
Maintain organized tracking of clients by documenting all participant interactions contacts
activities case notes and files to ensure that regularly scheduled contacts are made as
required
Oversee the participants case and ensure contract regulations are being adhered to;
ensure maintenance of customer program file and records and document any course of
action or service delivery
Track and reach or exceed weekly and quarterly goals of recruitment enrollment and
progress with employability skill growth through workshops and work experience
Collect survey data at end of work experience and use this feedback loop for program
improvement and identification of success stories
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in social services counseling education or a similar degree preferred
with experience in counseling youth
Case management experience required
Experience in a teamoriented environment
Ability to converse with a wide range of professionals and demonstrate a positive
professional attitude; excellent communication and problem solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications other computer programs and data entry
Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require
A valid drivers 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 forwardthinking familyowned company that is B Corp Certified.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
