Youth Employment Specialist

Salary: $45,000/year

Title: Youth Employment Specialist

Classification: Non-Exempt

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
  • Perform other duties as assigned

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 a related area preferred

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

· Valid Driver’s License and an insured automobile are required

Bring your expertise to EDSI where you will be able to live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support