Youth Specialist

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc.•Muskegon, MI

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Youth Specialist is responsible for assisting and preparing youth with disabilities to successfully enter the workforce and to maintain meaningful, quality employment.

Requirements

Microsoft Windows: User
Microsoft Office Suite: User
Microsoft Excel: User
Program Management: User
Case Management Software: User
Budgeting: User
Create, monitor, and meet departmental Key Performance Indicators: User
Written communication
Planning & organizing
Presentation skills
Flexibility/adaptability
Customer Orientation
Team building
Motivating others
Project planning and implementation
Ability to work independently
2 years in case management, career counseling, education, or employment services required
2 years in Experience developing, writing, and updating classroom curriculum required; experience creating curriculum related to soft skills, career readiness, or youth development—particularly for youth with disabilities—is preferred
Valid driver's license and insurance required
Maintain a reliable vehicle
Frequent travel within GIWM territory
Occasional availability to work after-hours for special projects

Nice To Haves

Experience creating curriculum related to soft skills, career readiness, or youth development—particularly for youth with disabilities—is preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments in order to develop a customized plan based on the individual's strengths, abilities, preferences, and desired employment outcomes
Proactively work to eliminate barriers to service accessibility by providing assistance in locating resources for participants
Maintain case files in appropriate database, including intake, assessment, progress, and program required information
Provide introduction to Post-Secondary school options
Meet with students in schools, attend IEP's as requested, and share information with teachers and other school staff as appropriate
Coordinate Work Based Learning Program within Goodwill stores and with employers in the community
Develop curriculum and deliver individual and classroom training on soft skills, interview preparation, resume building, self-advocacy, job/career exploration, and post-secondary opportunities
Provide job search assistance and employment check-ins
Develop and maintain positive networking relationships with community partners
Coordinate appropriate job training opportunities in conjunction with partner employers
Identify and secure work experience and employment/career opportunities that match the skills and career interests of youth participants
Seek out and implement new programs to support community youth
Identify and support new programs to support community youth for a variety of Goodwill programs including Justice Involved .
Perform the duties of a Career Coach as needed