WIOA Youth Advocate

St. Louis, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Salary $45000 year

Scope of Position:

To provide support and assistance to youth program participants in all areas
related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement. This position requires
an organized individual who can efficiently handle several responsibilities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Provide individualized basic skills assessment and identify employment goals based on
career interest ability and personal development considerations
Develop Individual Services Strategy in conjunction with youth
Assist youth in accomplishing the goals of the Individual Service Strategy
Build one-on-one working relationships with youth to assist in mitigating challenges to
obtaining and retaining employment
Facilitate educational activities in individual and group settings to remediate basic skills
and increase functional educational levels
Coordinate onsite and offsite career awareness field trips with employers and
educational facilities
Provide comprehensive case management and follow-up to ensure positive outcomes
and goals are met as required by contract
Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies as needed
Establish detailed documentation of all client records to maintain organized database
and generate all project reports as needed
Provide regular updates to Youth Program Manager
Other opportunities as available

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelors degree in business education training human resources or related area is
preferred
Experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred
Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively as a team
Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent follow-through when corresponding with partners staff and customers
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Drivers License is required

OverviewSalary $45000 yearScope of Position: To provide support and assistance to youth program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement. This position requires an organized individual who can efficiently handle several responsibilities simultan...