RESEA Employment Counselor

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

30d•$55,000

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). We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team. As an Employment Counselor, you are responsible for providing individualized support and direct assistance in all areas related to gaining and retaining employment and career advancement to dislocated workers who have been identified through RESEA, Rapid Response, or those who are receiving or have exhausted unemployment compensation benefits. EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is a national workforce development, training solutions and consulting company with a passion for helping great companies and communities train and retain great people. EDSI works with regions, employers and jobseekers to overcome their most challenging obstacles. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company employs more than 800 people across the country. EDSI is a National Best and Brightest® Companies To Work For award winner. For over 45 years, EDSI has worked with workforce development agencies, regional partners and employers to assess and understand workforce development needs and deliver solutions to build better workforces. The company operates more than 120 contracts providing successful business services and jobseeker placement and retention services across the country. EDSI also provides world class training and consulting solutions to a variety of corporations, public entities and governmental agencies. Our history of success stems directly from our commitment to providing our clients with the absolute highest level of service through our diverse and talented team.

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

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
Other opportunities as available