Job Description:
Title: Youth Employment Specialist
Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary: $45,000/yr
Scope of 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.
Essential Functions:
- 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, which includes but is not limited to:
- 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
- Other opportunities as available
Education and Experience 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 related
area preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Valid Driver’s License and an insured automobile are required
EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.