What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Planner position at EDSI Solutions?
Overview
Salary $46,000-50,000 year
Career Planner
Non-Exempt
Scope of Position:
To provide support and assistance to youth program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
· Accurately complete required documentation for enrollment
· Create solutions to participant attendance problems
· Oversee participant activities and assist with workshop schedules
· Provide consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up
· Provide individualized assessment of work
· Provide referrals to appropriate community resources or social service agencies when needed
· Maintain organized database of participants
· Coordinate participant retention services and accommodate participant work schedules
· Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes
· 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 including assessment, individualized attention and coordination
· Ensure participants follow through with planned activities as outlined in contract with funding agency
· Help ensure that positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract
· Work with school officials, counselors, community partners, technology centers and community colleges to arrange career exploration opportunities
· Other opportunities as available
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, or equivalent experience
· Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts
· Demonstrated telephone, computer and written communication skills
· Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require
· Customer service experience required
· A working knowledge of MS Office
Salary : $46,000 - $50,000