Youth Advocate - YEP

EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.)•St. Louis, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide support and assistance to youth program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement. This position requires an organized individual who can efficiently handle several responsibilities simultaneously.

Requirements

Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively as a team
Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent follow-through when corresponding with partners, staff and customers
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business, education, training, human resources or related area is preferred
Experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

Provide individualized basic skills assessment and identify employment goals based on career interest, ability and personal development considerations
Develop Individual Services Strategy in conjunction with youth
Assist youth in accomplishing the goals of the Individual Service Strategy
Build one-on-one working relationships with youth to assist in mitigating challenges to obtaining and retaining employment
Facilitate educational activities in individual and group settings to remediate basic skills and increase functional educational levels
Coordinate onsite and offsite career awareness field trips with employers and educational facilities
Provide comprehensive case management and follow-up to ensure positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract
Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies as needed
Establish detailed documentation of all client records to maintain organized database and generate all project reports as needed
Provide regular updates to Youth Program Manager
Other opportunities as available