General ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of the Youth Workforce Program Manager the Youth Workforce Specialist develops and provides workbased learning services and career related learning experiences to participants in the Career Connected Learning Network and Youth Workforce program.
Salary:The full range for this position is $45796.67 $55.708.64. Offers are made at the entry level of the range.
Assignment:This position will work fulltime 210 days per year and will serve the Clark County service area.
Essential Functions/Other FunctionsEssential Functions:- Provide employment support services for students enrolled in youth workforce programs.
- Teach and support implementation of Work Readiness and related classes.
- Work with school districts to recruit students focusing outreach on targeted populations.
- Complete business outreach to develop employment placements and career related learning experiences for youth.
- Provide supervision and guided support to students before during and after work based learning experience.
- Provide required documentation to schools to enable participants to receive school credit when possible.
- Prepare required documentation for hiring and payroll for student paid workbased learning experience.
- Partner with the Career Connect Network to support career explore prep and launch opportunities for middle and high school students.
- Complete data entry and service documentation to program standards.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with program partners staff and administration to ensure programs are implemented and youth have access to the programs.
Other Functions:- Participate in staff and team meetings inservice programs workshops and seminars.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & SkillsMinimum Qualifications:- Associates degree or higher.
- Experience in an educational setting and/or vocational programs for youth 14 to 21 years of age.
- Experience with atrisk youth programs and/or youth employment programs.
- Experience managing or inputting information into a database.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:- Bachelors degree in Juvenile Justice Education Psychology Human Development or related field.
- Bilingual Experience with atrisk youth programs.
- Experience using computer word processing and database software.
Working Conditions/Employment RequirementsWorking Conditions:- Travel within ESD 112 region and to program sites.
- Variety of settings including outdoors office and classroom environment.
- Flexible hours as necessary including occasional evening work hours.
- Regular attendance during scheduled work hours.
Employment Requirements:- Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority