Youth Employment Specialist

EDSI Solutions • Kennett, MO

99d • $45,000 - $45,000

About The Position

The Youth Employment Specialist is a professional position dedicated to promoting youth programs and services to the community, businesses, and youth participants. Youth Employment Specialists support and assist in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement for youth aged participants. Acting as a liaison between local employers and program participants, Youth Employment Specialist team members succeed by providing a positive experience of matching job seekers desiring suitable and sustainable employment and/or training, with employers; all while maintaining compliance with Federal, State and Local policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Career counseling or Case Management experience preferred.
• Previous experience working with the young adult population preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts.
• Ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Human Resources, or a related area preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Valid Driver’s License and an insured automobile are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment and training assistance/guidance to young adults through consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up to ensure positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract.
• Determine WIOA eligibility and complete required documentation for enrollment.
• Case Manage participants and employers to assist in eliminating challenges to gaining and retaining employment.
• Work with the team to develop employer strategies that result in work-based learning, job placement, and employer services.
• Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies.
• Prepare and deliver customized presentations/workshops to job seekers.
• Collect documentation to attain performance goals.
• Provide great customer service to all customers (job seekers/employers/partners) in the workforce system.
• Develop and manage outreach to young adults, employers, and the community.
• 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 in MoJobs.
• Represent EDSI at conferences, meetings and targeted social functions as required.
• Work under the guidance of supervisor to implement the regional vision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree