Educational Data Systems Inc Is Hiring A Career Counselor Bilingual

Join our team as a PA Lehigh Valley Career Counselor and make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals in their employment and career development journeys! 🌟

📋 Job Description

Title:

PA Lehigh Valley Career Counselor

Classification:

Non-Exempt

Salary:

$53,000

📝 Scope of Position

Provide individualized support and direct assistance to program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement.

🎯 Essential Functions

• Counseling & Motivation: Counsel, motivate, and encourage participants to develop personalized career pathways, explore training opportunities, and overcome barriers to achieve successful placement outcomes.
• Relationship Building: Establish professional one-on-one relationships with participants to assist in removing employment obstacles through assessment, personalized attention, coordination, and referrals to community or social service agencies.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain and document all interactions, contacts, activities, and progress notes to ensure consistent tracking. Submit required program data accurately and promptly for real-time reporting.
• Program Enrollment & Planning: Complete necessary documentation for enrollment, develop and update customized service plans aligned with participants' employment and training goals.
• Partnerships & Outreach: Follow-up with partner agencies for engagement, perform outreach through off-site appointments, visits to employers, satellite locations, and community events.
• Case Management: Provide continuous case management to monitor progress, maintain organized client records, and ensure successful program engagement.
• Participant Engagement: Coordinate retention services, accommodate participants' work schedules, and develop goal-oriented planning sessions with program staff.
• Additional Opportunities: Assist with other duties as they become available.

🎓 Education & Experience Requirements

• Experience in case management preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Bachelor's degree in education, training, human resources, social services, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to interact positively with diverse individuals and maintain a professional attitude.
• Must have a good driving record and reliable transportation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment.
• Bi-lingual skills or experience working with ESL populations is highly preferred.

🌍 Equal Opportunity Statement

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 🚀