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Career Services Intern

Overview:

Salary: $15 an hour

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your background and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged?

We are seeking a dynamic, team-oriented and caring intern that is in a four-year undergraduate degree program or a recent college graduate to join our spirited team. The length of the internship is 16-20 hours per week for 10-12 weeks. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to play an active role in workforce development at one of EDSI’s program offices. You will be paired with a mentor in your assigned office and work on projects and learning goals that are meaningful to you.

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 simultaneously

Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation and reviewing of reports
Create solutions to participant attendance problems
Oversee participant activities and assist with coordination of workshop schedules
Provide consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up
Provide individualized assessment of work, family and personal development needs and opportunities
Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies when needed
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.
Ensure participants follow through with planned activities and required hours as outlined in contract with funding agency
Ensure that positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract
Attend weekly DST meetings to ensure updates are made to proper agencies regarding participants
Coordinate weekly voluntary group meetings with participants to discuss barriers and concerns

Qualifications:

Ability to be highly organized, detail-oriented, follow deadlines, juggle multiple tasks, take initiative and manage personal workload
Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for helping others

Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

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
Customer service experience preferred

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SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT

Early

INDUSTRY

Business Consulting

TEAM SIZE

501-1000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Dearborn, MI

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