Job Description:
Title:YouthEmployment Specialist
Classification:Non-Exempt
Salary: $45,000/yr
Scope of Position:The YouthEmployment Specialistis a professional position dedicated to promoting youthprograms and services to the community, businesses, and youth participants. YouthEmployment Specialistssupport andassistin all areas related to gaining and/orretainingemployment and career advancementfor youth aged participants.Acting as a liaison between local employers and program participants,Youth Employment Specialist team memberssucceed byproviding a positive experience of matching job seekersdesiringsuitable and sustainable employment and/or training, with employers; all whilemaintainingcompliance with Federal, State and Local policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Provideemployment and training assistance/guidance to young adults throughconsistent andcomprehensive case management and follow-up to ensure positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract, which includes but is not limited to:
- DetermineWIOA eligibility and complete required documentation for enrollment
- Case Manage participants and employers toassistineliminatingchallenges to
gaining andretainingemployment
- Work with the team to develop employer strategies that result in work-based
learning, job placement, and employer services
- Providereferrals toappropriate communityservice or social service agencies
- Prepare and deliver customized presentations/workshopsto job seekers
- Collect documentation toattainperformance goals
- Providegreat customer service to all customers (job seekers/employers/partners) in
the workforce system
- Develop and manage outreach to young adults, employers, andthecommunity
- Learn and implement Federal, State and Local WIOA policies and procedures related
To EDSI, WIOA, and other contracted grants
- Contact employers by phone, referral or in person to schedule face-to-face meetings
- Review participant employment skills and match with active positions inMoJobs
- Represent EDSI at conferences, meetings and targeted social functions asrequired
- Work under the guidance of supervisor to implementthe regional vision
- Other opportunities as available
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Career counselingor Case Managementexperiencepreferred
- Previousexperience working with the young adult population preferred
- Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts
- Ability todemonstratestrong verbal andwritten communication skills
- Ability tomaintainflexibility as needs of contract or contractorrequire
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Human Resources,or related
area preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Valid Driver's License and aninsuredautomobile arerequired
EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.