Youth & Young Adult Income Specialist (P/T) - Brookyln, 11212

Women In Need, Inc.New York, NY
9d$27

About The Position

The Youth and Young Adult Income Specialist (YA IBS) is responsible for providing support to youth and young adults between the ages of 14-21 years old, seeking guidance in career development, job training, educational opportunities, and wealth creation.

Requirements

  • Commitment to Win’s mission, vision, and values.
  • AA/BA/BS required plus two (2) years of successful practical experience in job placement and career coaching.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook required.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience working in a social services setting focusing on with homeless teens and young adults a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with potential employers and individuals to develop appropriate services to youth and young adults.
  • Bilingual- English/Spanish a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Actively engage youth and young adults through outreach, education, and providing job readiness and job placement advocacy.
  • Ensure youth participation in workshops, training programs, and employment events.
  • Conduct weekly meetings with current clients and maintain documentation of all services provided.
  • Research employer resources for youth including Summer Youth Employment Programs (SYEP).
  • Attend shelter meetings, agency-wide meetings, and staff training (on site and off site) as directed by the manager.
  • Work closely with all relevant departments to assist and incorporate best practices for the engagement and support of the youth and young adults in Win’s transitional housing program.
  • Develop employment and internship opportunities by establishing community relationships.
  • Maintain current and accurate client data in the WIN Impact Network and DHS CARES.
  • Organize career development events including college information sessions and organize client participation in college fairs and tours.
  • Develop and coordinate employment readiness and resume writing workshops.
  • Escort youth to job fairs, career events, educational opportunities, and on field trips as needed.
  • Commit to using evidence-based practices (EBP), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma Informed Care (TIC), family-centered case management, and boundary setting.
  • Must work evenings, Saturdays on occasion, and holidays as scheduled.
  • Perform other related job duties as assigned.
  • Must be able to ascend/descend stairs in the assigned building.
  • Must be able to escort clients to appointments and events using public transportation.
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