Job Description: Title: Youth Education Advocate Salary: $46,500 + benefits Classification: Non-Exempt Scope of Position To provide comprehensive guidance and counseling support to youth residing in Wake, Lee, and Chatham Counties. The Youth Education Advocate will guide individuals through the process of obtaining a high school diploma/GED, post-secondary education, or connecting with sustainable full-time employment. This position will also be responsible for providing GED tutoring and activities leading up to successful GED attainment. The Youth Education Advocate will also provide post-GED activities that will be focused on keeping the youth actively engaged in the program until all of the youth’s goals have been met. Essential Functions Meet regularly with all active youth participants providing guidance and counseling Provide individualized and holistic support to each participant tailored to their specific needs Identify potential mentors for the youth population to aid in their success Collaborate with business services team to connect youth to employment opportunities with local employers Partner with local area training providers and refer clients as appropriate Provide referrals to community partners when appropriate Conduct regular assessments tailored to guiding the participants in their career goals Conduct case management duties and maintain compliance with funder and WIOA guidelines Complete required documentation accurately for enrollment and upload it into NCWorks database Ensure all service and follow-up activities are updated and participant information is entered into all appropriate databases and files in a timely manner Assist with keeping participants engaged with planned activities Conduct workshops on and off site Conduct community outreach to recruit participants Work occasional evenings/weekends as needed Other opportunities as available GED Support Functions Provide individualized GED tutoring to support clients in successfully passing official GED exams Conduct weekly one-on-one tutoring sessions twice per week, tailoring instruction to each client’s learning needs and progress Serve as case manager for all GED clients, including coordinating test preparation, assisting with exam registration and payment, and scheduling official testing dates. Prepare customized take-home study guides to reinforce learning.   Maintain accurate attendance records, and provide incentives for successfully passed practice and official exams Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required Experience working with disconnected/at risk youth 1-3 years of human services, training, or teaching experience Skills and experience in providing career development and counseling assistance preferred Experience in a team-oriented environment Ability to converse with a wide range of professionals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude Valid driver’s license, clean driving records, and automobile required EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our Mission Statement We must strive to create enthusiasm in our clients, see through their eyes, understand their needs and deliver more than they expect. Why We Do What We Do At EDSI *We believe we can help our customers overcome their most challenging obstacles *We believe in seeing through other people's eyes *We believe that we can make a difference in people's lives *We believe in meeting people where they are today and helping them to realize a better tomorrow *We believe in living our professional lives in service to others EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is a national workforce development, training solutions and consulting company with a passion for helping great companies and communities train and retain great people. EDSI works with regions, employers and jobseekers to overcome their most challenging obstacles. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company employs more than 800 people across the country. EDSI is a National Best and Brightest® Companies To Work For award winner. For over 45 years, EDSI has worked with workforce development agencies, regional partners and employers to assess and understand workforce development needs and deliver solutions to build better workforces. The company operates more than 120 contracts providing successful business services and jobseeker placement and retention services across the country. EDSI also provides world class training and consulting solutions to a variety of corporations, public entities and governmental agencies. Our history of success stems directly from our commitment to providing our clients with the absolute highest level of service through our diverse and talented team.

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