YREP Youth Coordinator (Part-Time)

About the role

The YREP Youth Coordinator is responsible for developing and providing employment-related services to clients primarily in the Chicagoland area. The role aims to facilitate job placement, retention, and increased household income for self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with businesses for job placement and internship opportunities.
• Counsels clients on job readiness, vocational training, and employment adjustments.
• Assists clients in identifying their strengths and career goals through career interest inventories and workforce assessments.
• Supports clients in transitioning into employment by addressing workplace barriers and retaining employees.
• Facilitates and analyzes mentoring workshops and job training classes.
• Conducts trainings on workplace skills such as dealing with conflict, stress, and performance issues.
• Develops and implements a retention incentive program.
• Outreach and engagement with employers to establish job orders and referrals.
• Monitors and reports employment status and salary of clients.
• Engages clients in career planning and addresses issues affecting job performance and retention.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Human Resources, or Business, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in workforce development, human services, education, job training, vocational services, youth development, or sales.
• Openness and respect for cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and Positive Youth Development.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with teenagers, young adults, and families.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer proficiency for data entry, communication, and report writing.
• Valid Illinois driver's license and insurance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Human Resources, or Business, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in workforce development, human services, education, job training, vocational services, youth development, or sales.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and Positive Youth Development.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with teenagers, young adults, and families.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer proficiency for data entry, communication, and report writing.
• Valid Illinois driver's license and insurance.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of employment law and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

UCAN offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, and more. Tuition reimbursement is also provided.