Youth Employment Specialist

Salary: $45000/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

Bachelors degree in Education Social Work Human Resources or a related area preferred

Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Valid Drivers 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