Job Details

Job Description:

Title: Youth Career Advisor

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary: $55,000

Bilingual Preferred

Scope of 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.

Key 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

• Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience 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

Bilingual Preferred

Job Ad

Youth Career Advisor

Gulf Coast Region

Salary: $55,000

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone's life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience, and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then the Youth Career Advisor position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake, eligibility determination, and case management

• Provide career counseling, labor market information, and referrals to supportive services

• Track youth progress toward education, training, and employment outcomes

• Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies when needed

• Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes and ensure that post-placement contacts are made as required by specific contract

• 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.

Education and Experience 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

Bilingual Preferred

About EDSI:

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.