Youth Career Advisor

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

About The Position

The Houston Gulf Coast Youth Career Advisor serves as the primary point of contact for youth participants, guiding them through enrollment, assessment, career planning, program activities, and ongoing case management. As a Youth Career Advisor, you are the primary point of contact for youth participants, guiding them through enrollment, assessment, career planning, program activities, and ongoing case management. 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. At EDSI We believe we can help our customers overcome their most challenging obstacles We believe in seeing through other people's eyes We believe that we can make a difference in people's lives We believe in meeting people where they are today and helping them to realize a better tomorrow We believe in living our professional lives in service to others 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
Knowledge of workforce or education systems
Case management experience with youth ages 14–24
Experience working with disconnected or at-risk youth populations
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

Responsibilities

Conduct intake, eligibility determination, and case management.
Develop and monitor Individual Service Strategies (ISS)
Provide career counseling, labor market information, and referrals to supportive services
Track youth progress toward education, training, and employment outcomes
Ensure compliance with WIOA youth requirements and documentation standards
Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed (participation, placement, etc.)
Accurately complete required documentation for enrollment
Work with government officials to ensure appropriate documentation is completed and received
Create solutions to participant attendance problems
Provide consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up
Provide individualized assessment of knowledge, behavior, and work skills
Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies when needed
Maintain an organized database of customers and keep detailed documentation of all contact with customers
Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes and ensure that post-placement contacts are made as required by specific contract
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. This includes assessment, individualized attention, and coordination.
Ensure participants follow through with planned activities as outlined in contract with funding agency
Ensure that positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract