Workforce Connector

EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.)•Bay City, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Workforce Connector is in the community, conducting outreach, providing career navigation support, and ensuring jobseekers have access to employment and training resources. This position will build relationships with agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations to connect participants to available services and to aid individuals who need further assistance. This position will maintain functional supervision of services provided to the community. EDSI is a progressive, forward-thinking, family-owned company that is B Corp Certified. Bring your expertise to EDSI where you can live our values of Show Up, Smile, and Support every day! EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
Experience in human services, sales, training, and interpersonal skills
Experience in a team-oriented environment
Regional travel is required
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

Responsibilities

Meet with agencies to build a positive, collaborative working relationship
Provide functional leadership and guidance of services provided to the community
Provide backup leadership and operational support to regional offices as needed
Meet with educational institutions to learn about their programs and services
Meet with community organizations to learn about their missions and share information about our mission and goals
Work with partner agencies and employers to meet the needs of our customers
Employ various methods to ensure goals are achieved
Recruit applicants through proven recruitment and outreach strategies such as satellite sites, job fairs, social service organizations, career exploration events, schools, and other potential referral sources
Conduct timely, accurate, and complete eligibility determination for program applicants
Maintain current knowledge of state and local guidelines and regulations
Enroll participants into WIOA
Disseminate information about our program to community-based organizations
Communicate with other departments and management to resolve problems
Facilitate workshops
Schedule onsite presentations by community partners for our customers on various topics through workshops
Develop strategies with staff on how to best work with all agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations
Meet performance criteria on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis
Act as liaison between various departments to meet customer needs
Other opportunities as available