Youth Employment Coordinator

To create better futures for children, families, and the community. Job Description Job Title: Youth Employment Program Coordinator Reports To: Supervisor of Community-Based Services Last Modified: 10.15.26 Department: Programs Program: Community-Based Sub-Program: WIB/Life Skills FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly Salary Range: $17.00/hr. Position Status: Full-time Expected Hours of Work: 8:30 am-4:30 pm (M-F). Travel required: 75%; Frequent Travel Job Summary: The Employment Skills Specialist shall provide employment skills,training and mentoring: assisting clients with programs, activities, and routines to assist and retain employment. The employee will develop a working relationship with employers for the purpose of providing job training and employment opportunities for assigned clients. Follow-up with employers and clients will occur in order to encourage and support both the employer and the client. This employee will ensure compliance with safe work practices and maintain safe environments in compliance with established agency standards, licensing regulations, and generally accepted practices. Duties and Responsibilities: Screen referrals to Employment Skills Program. Maintain updated data in the Management Information System. Participate in weekly staff meetings as well as other required meetings and trainings. Recruitment and training of youth. Track progress of youth, including benchmark/outcome achievement. Maintain positive working relationships with Workforce Centers, local schools and other community services providers. Assure all youth are linked to any needed resources, including health, education and legal services. Compile monthly invoicing. Complete required paperwork. Maintain all files in accordance with expectations. Other duties as needed to support the program. Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to maintain clear personal and professional boundaries Ability to work effectively in a constantly changing, sometimes demanding, or chaotic environment. Ability to communicate well orally and in written form and follow detailed instructions. Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Valid Drivers License Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related human service field or 3-4 years applicable experience working with young adults. Must have a valid drivers license and proof of automobile insurance as required by law Work Environment: Business CasualCommunity-Based Physical/Environmental Demands: The table below shows how much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Activity N/A Infrequently On a Regular Basis Very Frequently Standing X Walking X Sitting X Using hands to handle or feel X Reaching with hands and arms X Climbing or balancing X Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling X Talking or hearing X Driving X Transporting clients X Lifting less than 10 lbs X Lifting 10 25 lbs X Lifting 25 50 lbs X Lifting more than 50 lbs X