PT - Education and Employment Specialist

SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH • Los Angeles, CA

47d • $22 - $24

About The Position

The Education and Employment Specialist will provide education and employment services to youth at-risk of, or currently experiencing homelessness, to assist them in obtaining positive educational outcomes, developing career plans and attaining and maintaining employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years experience in social service setting with youth desirable is preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 2 year experience in an educator or employment services environment is required.
• 1-2 years of experience with client engagement is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience leading workshops in job readiness, employment education, filling our resumes and cover letters is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience working in homeless services is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is preferred.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge including word processing, database operations, spreadsheets and other software systems.
• Ability to coordinate and/or oversee the successful completion of projects.
• Experience working with homeless and at-risk youth.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including organizational, detail, and interpersonal.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid California driver’s license and proof of current insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years experience in social service setting with youth desirable is preferred, but not required.
• 1-2 years of experience with client engagement is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience leading workshops in job readiness, employment education, filling our resumes and cover letters is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience working in homeless services is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct education and employment services to youth aged 18 to 25 years.
• Work with youth to develop their individualized education and employment case plans.
• Assign, administer and review all elements of the education and employment plan; including GED, high school, further education enrollment, career planning, resume writing, interview techniques, life skill development, etc
• Develop education and life skill programming specific to job readiness and preparation.
• Plan and coordinate guest speakers and workshop presenters.
• Supervise and/or facilitate groups and other activities.
• Market, develop, outreach and cultivate job and/or internship openings with hiring managers, human resource personnel and business owners for hiring of youth with various employment and educational backgrounds, including ex-offenders
• Plan, arrange and oversee outings to education and job fairs, and other field trips
• Assist youth in dealing effectively with personal and interpersonal issues as they arise.
• Maintain supportive contact with youth who achieve and/or graduate from their education and employment case plan and establish a youth alumni to provide peer support to youth undertaking educational and employment services at SPY.
• Assist staff and management in the assignment and coordination of duties and tasks for volunteer involvement.
• Prepare month end reports and funding reports and other administrative duties as well as the creation of education and employment development aids.
• Participate in staff meetings, team meetings and other community meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.

Benefits

• Safe Place for Youth offers a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health coverage, 403b with agency contribution, and vacation/sick time.
• We also offer unique perks including weekly meditation/mindfulness and professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees