Youth Workforce Specialist - Juvenile Rehabilitation
Youth Workforce Specialist - Juvenile Rehabilitation
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$ 56700 - 68972
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Job Description
Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOVApplication GuideandFrequently Asked Questions.
General Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Youth Workforce Program Manager the Youth Workforce Specialist develops and provides workbased learning services and career related learning experiences to youth in Echo Glen Childrens Center Green Hill School Oakridge Community Facility Woodinville Community Facility Touchstone Community Facility and Harbor Heights.
Salary:
The full range for this position is $56700.80 $68972.80. Offers are made at the entry level of the range.
Assignment:
The position is fulltime yearround. The person in this role will work with youth at Green Hill School located in Chehalis Washington.
A complete application will include:
- Work history going back 10 years (if applicable)
- At least three professional references contact information
- A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
- A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application
- A copy of your Associates Degree or higher
Essential Functions/Other Functions
Essential Functions:
- Provide preemployment transition services and workforce development for youth in the juvenile secure facilities and community facilities.
- Teach and support implementation of Workplace Readiness SelfAdvocacy Job Exploration and postsecondary counseling to youth in DCYFs Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR).
- Work with school districts and partner agencies to collaboratively serve targeted populations.
- Complete business outreach to develop employment placements and career related learning experiences for youth in support of their employment goals.
- Providesupervisionandguidedsupporttoyouthbeforeduring andafterworkbasedlearningexperience.
- Providerequireddocumentationtoenableparticipantstoreceiveschoolcreditwhenpossible.
- Preparerequireddocumentationforhiringandpayrollforstudentpaidworkbasedlearningexperience.
- Partner with the Career Connect Network to support career explore prep and launch opportunities for youth.
- Completedataentryandservicedocumentationtoprogramstandards.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with program partners staff and administration to ensure programs are implemented and youth have access to the programs.
- Participate in staff and team meetings inservice programs workshops and seminars.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associatesdegreeorhigher.
- Experience in an educational setting and/or vocational programs for youth 14 to 25 years of age.
- Experience with atrisk youth programs and/or working in a secure facility.
- Experienceinputting informationintoadatabase.
- Valid drivers license.
- BachelorsdegreeinJuvenileJusticeEducationPsychologyHumanDevelopmentorrelatedfield.
- BilingualExperiencewithatriskyouthprograms.
- Experience using computer word processing and database software.
Working Conditions/Employment Requirements
Working Conditions:
- Travel to program sites.
- Variety of settings including secure facilities outdoors office and classroom environment.
- Flexible hours as necessary including occasional evening work hours.
- Regular attendance during scheduled work hours.
- Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
Notice of NonDiscrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race religion creed color sex national origin marital status sexual orientation gender expression or identity age honorably discharged veteran or military status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:- Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder
- Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus
- ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess
The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
