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Job Description:

Title: RESEA Employment Counselor
Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary: $55,000 / year
Scope of Position: The RESEA Employment Counselor will provide individualized support and direct assistance in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement to dislocated workers who have been identified through RESEA, Rapid Response, and/or those who are receiving or have exhausted unemployment compensation benefits (long-term unemployed).
Essential Functions:
Implement recruiting processes and initiatives to identify long-term unemployed dislocated workers, RESEA participants, Rapid Response referrals and UC claimants
Conduct targeted outreach and customized service presentations to fully apprise candidates of basic and individualized career services
Coordinate with community partners, training providers ,and staff to develop a seamless and consistent referral system
Screen for program eligibility, provide assistance securing dislocated worker documentation, and assist with completion of dislocated worker registration when needed
Counsel, motivate, and encourage assigned caseload of participants through a customized career pathway, training opportunities, and barrier mitigation to achieve successful placement outcomes
Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with participants to aid in eliminating challenges to obtaining and retaining employment
Document all participant interactions, activities, case notes, and files to ensure that regularly scheduled contacts are made as required
Accurately complete required documentation for enrollment and develop and maintain a customized service plan to align with participant employment and training goals
Follow up with partner agencies to ensure engagement in prescribed support services
Perform outreach to support participant engagement through off-site appointments to employers, satellite site locations, and community visits
Provide accurate and timely submission of required program data and reports to ensure real-time reporting needs are met
Other opportunities as available
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
Case management experience preferred
Attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
Experience in a team-oriented environment
Bilingual preferred
Must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite and other required locations
Job Ad
RESEA Employment Counselor
Gulf Coast Region
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 Employment Counselor position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.
As an Employment Counselor, you are responsible for providing individualized support and direct assistance in all areas related to gaining and retaining employment and career advancement to dislocated workers who have been identified through RESEA, Rapid Response, or those who are receiving or have exhausted unemployment compensation benefits.
Essential Functions:
Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with participants to aid in eliminating challenges to obtaining and retaining employment
Coordinate with community partners, training providers, and staff to develop a seamless and consistent referral system
Screen for program eligibility, provide assistance securing dislocated worker documentation, and assist with completion of registration
Counsel, motivate, and encourage assigned caseload of participants through a customized career pathway, training opportunities, and barrier mitigation to achieve successful placement outcomes
Accurately complete required documentation for enrollment and develop and maintain a customized service plan to align with participant employment and training goals
Perform outreach to support participant engagement through off-site appointments to employers, satellite site locations, and community visits
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
Case management experience preferred
Attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
Experience in a team-oriented environment
Bilingual preferred
Must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite and other required locations
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.