About this role
Job Description:
Title: TANF Youth Workforce Connector
Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary: $48,000/year
Scope of Position: Build relationships with agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations to connect participants to available services and to aid individuals who need further assistance.
Essential Functions
- Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations
- Provide individualized assessment of work, family and personal development needs and opportunities
- Conduct eligibility determination and case management
- Conduct intake assessments to create Individual Service Strategies (ISS) to guide customers on their path to employment
- Provide referrals to appropriate programs, community service sites, or social service agencies when needed
- Track youth progress toward education, training, and employment outcomes
- Ensure compliance with TANF requirements and documentation standards
- Recruit applicants through outreach strategies including satellite sites, job fairs, schools, community organizations, and referral partners
- Disseminate information about our program to community-based organizations
- Facilitate workshops and coordinate onsite presentations by community partners on topics relevant to customers’ needs
- Meet performance criteria on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis
- Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed
- Act as liaison between various departments to meet customer needs
- Other opportunities as available
Education and Experience Requirements
- High school diploma required; associate degree or some college preferred
- Demonstrated telephone, computer, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment while maintaining flexibility to meet contract and operational needs
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Regional travel is required
- Able to work fully onsite, fully virtual, or in a hybrid environment
- Clean driving record, valid Driver’s License, and reliable vehicle required
Job Ad
TANF Youth Workforce Connector
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 TANF Youth Workforce Connector position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.
As a TANF Youth Workforce Connector, you will be responsible for building relationships with agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations to connect participants to available services and to aid individuals who need further assistance.
Successful Elements
- Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations
- Disseminate information about our program to community-based organizations
- Provide individualized assessment of work, family and personal development needs and opportunities
- Conduct eligibility determination and case management
- Conduct intake assessments to create Individual Service Strategies (ISS) to guide customers on their path to employment
- Provide referrals to appropriate programs, community service sites or social service agencies when needed
Education and Experience Requirements
- High school diploma required; associate degree or some college preferred
- Demonstrated telephone, computer, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment while maintaining flexibility to meet contract and operational needs
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Regional travel is required
- Able to work fully onsite, fully virtual, or in a hybrid environment
- Clean driving record, valid Driver’s License, and reliable vehicle required
Bring your expertise to EDSI where you will be able to live our values every day: Show Up, Smile, and Support!
EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.