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EDSI Solutions is hiring a Youth Career Advisor. The advisor will serve as the primary contact for youth participants, managing their enrollment, assessment, career planning, and case management while ensuring compliance with youth program requirements and documentation standards.

Highlights

Conduct intake, eligibility determination, and ongoing case management for youth participants.
Develop and monitor Individual Service Strategies (ISS) tailored to each participant.
Provide career counseling, labor market information, and referrals to supportive services.
Track progress toward education, training, and employment goals.
Ensure compliance with WIOA youth requirements and complete required documentation.
Prepare project reports and maintain detailed participant records and databases.
Build strong one-on-one relationships with youth to address barriers to employment and retention.
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience; knowledge of workforce or education systems required.
Experience with case management of youth ages 14-24, especially disconnected or at-risk populations.
Must have valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
Salary: $55,000 per year.

Youth Career Advisor Full Description

Overview:

Salary $55,000 year

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. Responsibilities:

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 Qualifications:

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

· Must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite and other required locations

Must have a current and valid drivers license and clean driving record

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!

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