Career Dev. Specialist

Job Description:

Title: Bilingual Career Development Specialist

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary: $45,000

Scope of Position: The Bilingual Career Development Specialist provides individualized career development, case management, and community-based support; coordinates workforce and supportive services; ensures WIOA and program compliance; maintains accurate records; and monitors participant progress and employment outcomes.

Essential Functions

- Conduct individualized assessments of participants’ employment, career development, and personal needs to identify barriers, skills, and opportunities; develop and monitor Individual Employment Plans (IEPs) and career development plans to support employment goals.

- Determine WIOA eligibility and accurately complete all required enrollment and program documentation.

- Develop professional working relationships with participants, providing bilingual career development and support services to identify and address barriers to obtaining and retaining employment.

- Provide referrals and coordinate services with appropriate community, social service, workforce, and supportive service agencies based on participants’ identified needs.

- Coordinate participant activities, workshops, training, and employment-related services, while addressing attendance, scheduling, and participation challenges to promote engagement and successful completion.

- Provide comprehensive case management, follow-up, and retention services; monitor participant progress and employment outcomes, including required post-placement contacts, in accordance with program and contractual requirements.

- Maintain timely, accurate, organized, and confidential participant records, databases, case files, and case notes documenting contacts, services, activities, progress, referrals, and outcomes in accordance with program requirements.

- Collaborate with appropriate staff, workforce partners, employers, service providers, and funding agencies to coordinate services, documentation, and participant support.

- Monitor participant progress and outcomes to support achievement of established program goals, performance measures, and contractual requirements.

- Participate in team meetings, staff training, and special projects that enhance program quality and service delivery.

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

- Experience in career counseling

- Ability to adapt to changing program, contract, and organizational needs

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and timely documentation of participant contacts and services.

- Demonstrated effective telephone, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

- Bilingual – English/Spanish.

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