Youth Employment Counselor (2103)

BAKERRIPLEY • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Employment Counselor serves a critical role in connecting youth job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities. This position is centered on job matching and placement—supporting individuals in identifying career goals, aligning their skills with labor market demand, and guiding them through the application and hiring process. Youth Employment Counselor provide universal job search services to the public, including resume development, targeted job referrals, and assistance with navigating online applications.

Requirements

• Two years of work experience combining elements of training, counseling, case management, or other services
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse customer base, with the ability to be culturally sensitive
• Ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them towards achieving goals
• Personal computer literacy required, including effective use of the Internet, e-mail, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to meet and/or exceed set goals and objectives
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, organizational skills, and communication skills, both oral and written, required
• Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in recruiting or marketing services is preferred
• Case management experience and the ability to read and interpret policies and procedures
• Experience in Workforce development
• Experience in Case Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support for resume development, interview preparation, and online job applications
• Identify and refer customers to job opportunities that match their skills, experience, and goals using WorkInTexas and other tools
• Guide customers through the application, interview, and placement process; follow up with customers and employers to assess referral outcomes
• Conduct skills assessments and deliver relevant labor market information to inform job search strategies
• Facilitate job search workshops, hiring events, and group activities to connect job seekers with employers
• Support individuals not enrolled in intensive services
• Accurately document all services, referrals, and outcomes in WorkInTexas in a timely manner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED