• Philadelphia, PA
• Posted 1 month ago
• Applications have closed

Position Overview

The Workforce Development Advisor is responsible for the day-to-day holistic support of corps members and alumni in building work readiness and working through barriers to self-sufficiency. The Workforce Development Advisor will work with a team of Workforce Development staff members to provide both proactive and responsive corps member and alumni guidance and mentorship. The Workforce Development Advisor reports to the Assistant Director of Workforce Development and will work on-site with corps members at least 50% of the time.

Essential Functions

The Workforce Development Advisor will:

>Coordinate and deliver a comprehensive set of professional development activities to corps members each cohort and to alumni as needed, including:

• Job readiness assessments and career coaching
• Individual training and employment plans, career pathway exploration, and goal setting
• Connection to resources for education, training, and employment barrier reduction
• Development and delivery of career-connected workshops and panels
• Facilitation of workshops and panels to promote soft skills development

>Support resume and cover letter writing, job search, networking, and interview preparation

>Provide responsive professional development support to address workplace performance issues and areas of opportunity, including:

• One-on-one counseling
• Self-assessment and self-advocacy coaching
• Referrals to relevant staff for supportive service needs or performance improvement plans

>Work with Crew Leaders and the Programs team to provide guidance that takes into account the multiple factors involved in corps member goals and needs

>Work with the Supportive Services team to provide holistic interventions that take into account the multiple factors involved in corps member goals and needs

>Document and communicate all corps member and alumni services and interventions

>Contribute to program reports monthly and as requested

Education, Experience & Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years direct service experience working with Opportunity Youth and/or similar high risk population, OR
• A minimum of 5 years direct service experience working with Opportunity Youth and/or similar high risk population
• Ability to work as a part of a collaborative team
• Minimum two years experience in counseling, education, or workforce development
• Experience working with justice impacted young adults
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to diverse audiences
• Experience with recording and tracking of data
• Excellent self-direction and the ability to take ownership and drive responsibilities through to completion
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and cross-cultural issues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce
• Willingness to work outside in various weather conditions
• Willingness to travel to different locations within Philadelphia on a regular basis
• Successful completion of background checks (PA state criminal, Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse, National Sex Offender Public Registry, and F.B.I. fingerprinting)