Job Information
Educational Data Systems Inc. Youth Career Advisor in Hartford, Connecticut
[Scope of Position: To support youth accessing services at the American Job Centers. The Youth Career Advisor will guide youth to the programs that can support their educational and employment goals. Provide support and assistance in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment, training, and career advancement. The Youth Career Advisor will remain up to date on local youth resources and will support North Central Regions Youth providers through the intake and certification process.
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Identify young adults ages 18-24 through initial assessment and inform them of available WIOA Adult and WIOA Youth services. Determine WIOA Youth eligibility and accurately complete required documentation for enrollment to determine program eligibility and maintain compliance with funder and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act guidelines
Assist in the development and execution of youth work experiences
Provide referrals to appropriate One Stop services, business services, online learning centers and community service or social service agencies when needed
Convince youth to participate in and follow through with planned activities as outlined in contract with funding agency
Oversee youth activities and assist with workshop schedules
Track all youth activities including AJC services, ITAs, and other CWP initiatives
Create solutions to youth attendance problems
Maintain organized database of youth and keep detailed documentation of all contacts
Maintain accurate individual case files for each registered youth, ensuring each contain appropriate eligibility documents
Guide jobseekers through preparation of individual employment plans based on their specific occupational goals
Maintain youth files as specified by contractor
Share information with appropriate staff and/or funding agencies
Provide consistent and comprehensive case management follow-up and retention services, ensuring that post-placement contacts are made as required by specific contract, accommodating youth work schedules
Document all participant contacts and activities in case progress notes
Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed
Ensure that positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract
Review WIOA intake application and supporting documents compiled by providers and certify WIOA Youth eligibility in accordance with federal, state and CWP policy
Identify AJC youth who are suitable for co-enrollment in WIOA Youth programs and assist JFES Career Advisors and WIOA Youth providers to coordinate services
Collaborate with local area training providers and refer clients as appropriate