TANF Youth Workforce Connector

EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.)•Franklin, PA

About The Position

The TANF Youth Workforce Connector builds relationships with agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations to connect participants with available services and provide further assistance when needed. The role supports youth on their path to employment through individualized assessments, eligibility determination, case management, intake assessments, referrals, and progress tracking. The position also supports program outreach, workshops, reporting, and coordination across departments while ensuring compliance with TANF requirements and documentation standards.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Demonstrated telephone, computer, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment while remaining flexible to meet contract and operational needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Regional travel is required.
Ability to work fully onsite, fully virtual, or in a hybrid environment.
Clean driving record, valid driver’s license, and reliable vehicle required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or some college preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations.
Provide individualized assessments of work, family, and personal development needs and opportunities.
Conduct eligibility determinations and case management.
Conduct intake assessments and create Individual Service Strategies (ISS) to guide customers toward employment.
Refer customers to appropriate programs, community service sites, or social service agencies when needed.
Track youth progress toward education, training, and employment outcomes.
Ensure compliance with TANF requirements and documentation standards.
Recruit applicants through outreach strategies, including satellite sites, job fairs, schools, community organizations, and referral partners.
Disseminate program information to community-based organizations.
Facilitate workshops and coordinate onsite presentations by community partners on topics relevant to customers’ needs.
Meet performance criteria on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
Assist in preparing project reports as needed.
Act as a liaison between departments to meet customer needs.
Undertake other opportunities as available.