Youth Career and Business Outreach Specialist

About the role

An opportunity to make a difference in the life of a youth or young adult while also impacting area employers by conducting business outreach and coordinating year-round youth work experience activities, assisting with youth payroll and assuring worksites are maintaining compliance with Ohio Minor Labor Laws. Monitoring the youth's progress and building workplace mentors. Work as a team member to provide career and job readiness activities, employment soft skills, tutoring assistant, job placement and follow up services. Assist as an active partner in the OhioMeansJobs-Highland County centers. Experience working with youth is a plus. Part of our Ohio CCMEP Comprehensive Case Management Employment Program team through the OhioMeansJobs-Highland County office and under agreement with the Highland County Community Action Lead Agency. Responsible for delivering Comprehensive Client Case Management Employment Program (CCMEP) elements and other youth services.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management, support and guidance to promote growth to youth to meet educational, personal, and social & employability skills.
• Provide information and referral to community resources as needed, including mental health or substance abuse services when indicated.
• Collaborate with the program team to assess participant needs and tailor programs accordingly.
• Assist in the development of program materials and resources.
• Provide or coordinate tutoring and study skills training with secondary schools, alternative schools, ASPIRE GED or equivalent services and post-secondary training institutions.
• Provide group and/or individual instruction in financial literacy education, career development, entrepreneurial skills training, leadership & citizenship training, healthy behaviors, life skills and pre-employment skills.
• Identify supportive service needs and coordinate assistance as appropriate.
• Market the program to youth, referral resources, potential worksites and area employers.
• Work with area employers on the development of meaningful work-experience worksites.
• Place youth at worksites and monitor sites in compliance with minor labor laws and funding requirements.
• Conduct follow-up and complete follow-up case notes.
• Abide by all applicable agency, local, regional, state and federal regulations or guidelines affecting the program including data entry.
• Attend scheduled meetings and authorized trainings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, guest speakers, and volunteers to enhance program offerings.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages active participation and collaboration among youth participants.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, Human Services or related field preferred.
• Associate degree with three (3) years related experience in teaching, counseling or working with young adults 14 to 24 years.
• Or appropriate years of experience and training to meet job requirements will be considered.

Skills

• Able to engage at-risk youth & young adults.
• Able to work with, and be sensitive to, the needs of low income and diverse populations non-judgmentally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet searches, E-mail, texting & social media.
• Able to work both independently, with considerable self-direction, and as a contributing team member.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability & willingness to comply with agency and funding source(s) performance standards.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Benefits

• Insurances
• Paid time off
• Retirement Plan

Pay

$17.00 – $19.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to pam@wsu-inc.org.