RESEA Employment Counselor

EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.)•Sealy, TX

1d•Onsite

About The 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). This role involves implementing recruiting processes, conducting outreach, coordinating with partners, screening for eligibility, counseling participants, building relationships, documenting interactions, and performing outreach to employers and community sites. The goal is to help participants achieve successful placement outcomes and overcome challenges to obtaining and retaining employment.

Requirements

Attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
Experience in a team-oriented environment
Must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite and other required locations

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
Case management experience preferred
Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

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