Workforce Advisor WIOA

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others .

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Hourly Rate: $25.40

Duties & Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact with the participants and others in the participant’s circle of influence, recruit for the program as well as seek employment and educational opportunities as participants complete the program maintaining a working knowledge of WIOA and/or TANF and the PA Department of Human Services regulations and networks.
• Provide timely and accurate communication to appropriate partners. Ensures effective, accurate and coordinated communications with County Assistance Office personnel.
• Serve as the "workforce advisor" for assigned customers and meets the regulatory requirements for eligibility, participation, case notes in appropriate systems and follow up services, regarding employment, retention, and termination.
• Work with the Integrated Job Development Team and its job developers to transition customers to appropriate employment within identifiable time-period.
• Assist all Center customers in any of the welcome, skills and employment functions. Provide program specific services including (where applicable) assessment, support services, incentives and individual Employment Plan development contributing to the attainment of Center wide and program specific performance metrics and success indicators.
• Meet regularly with participants face-to-face, career coaching, job matching, training enrollment, and skills improvement to assist them to become more competitive in the job market.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University preferred.
• 2+ years of human services or case management experience required. Experience working with the targeted population.
• Must have an appropriate and valid state driver’s license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Workforce Programs

Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth, adults, and dislocated workers. Training services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities. We provide youth with development, academic instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector partnerships.

Our Program Location :

Eckerd Connects | Workforce Development

3901 Market Street, 2nd Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.