Educational Data Systems, Inc.
Position Description
Title: Employment Consultant
Scope of Position
- To provide support and assistance to program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement.
- Due to the dynamics of working with individuals, this position necessitates an individual who is comfortable working in an environment that is constantly evolving.
- This position requires an organized individual who can efficiently handle several responsibilities at one time
Essential Functions
- Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed.
- Accurately complete required documentation for enrollment.
- Work with government officials to ensure appropriate documentation is completed and received.
- Create solutions to participant attendance problems.
- Oversee participant activities and assist with workshop schedules.
- Provide consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up.
- Provide individualized assessment of work, family and personal development needs and opportunities
- Assist participants with overcoming barriers to employment by providing referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies when needed
- Maintain organized database of clients and keep detailed documentation of all contacts with clients
- Coordinate participant retention services and accommodate participant work schedules.
- 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
- Convince participants to follow-through with planned activities as outlined in contract with funding agency
- Help to ensure that positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract
Education and Experience Requirements
- Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts.
- Demonstrated telephone, computer and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require.
- College Degree or equivalent experience required.
- Customer service experience preferred.
- A working knowledge of MS Windows
Contact:
Sheryl Coonan
Human Resources Consultant
Educational Data Systems, Inc.
15300 Commerce Drive North, Suite 200
Dearborn, Michigan 48120
P: 313.271.2660
F: 313.271.2698
scoonan@edsincorporated.com
posted 6/18/08