PREP Program Advocate

Des Moines, IA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 17 - 25

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Details

Des Moines IA

Full Time

4 Year Degree

$17.28 - $25.92 Hourly

Up to 25%

Day

We Are YSS!

Ready to help young people find their path forward As a PREP (Postsecondary Retention & Employment Preparation) Program Advocate youll guide youth and young adults as they explore careers build confidence and take real steps toward their goals.

Youll manage the day-to-day operations of the PREP Program and make sure all services meet the standards of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Youth & Young Adult Services overseen by the Central Iowa Workforce Development Board (CIWDB). Translation: youll help make big dreams happenwhile keeping the paperwork straight.

What Youll Do:

Support youth and young adults as they connect to school training and work opportunities.
Coordinate and deliver the 14 WIOA service elements (from tutoring and mentoring to job skills and leadership development).
Build strong relationships with schools employers and community partners to open doors for participants.
Spread the word! Help recruit participants and promote the PREP Program in the community.
Keep services running smoothly meet contract goals and maintain high-quality outcomes.
Team up with the PREP Program Manager to make sure everythingbig and smallgets done right.

WIOA Service Elements:

Tutoring & Study Skills Alternative Secondary School Services Leadership Development Adult Mentoring Paid & Unpaid Work Experiences Occupational Skills Training Supportive Services Comprehensive Guidance & Counseling Follow-Up Services Financial Literacy Entrepreneurial Skills Training Labor Market Information Postsecondary Education & Training Transition Concurrent Education & Workforce Prep

Please know this is not a complete list of the positions responsibilities. Duties may change or be added at any time.

What Youll Get In Return

We believe in your potential we meet you where you are and we invest in your future. Beyond meaningful mission-driven work YSS provides the following benefits:

Medical dental vision and life insurance
Supplemental accident critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
Accrued PTO plus paid time off for holidays your birthday and volunteering
Employee Assistance Program
Pet insurance discounts
PSLF Program qualification
Recognition training and wellness programs
Retirement saving options

What We Ask

We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values - Commitment Collaboration Compassion Innovation Integrity and a Can Do Spirit.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in social work human services education psychology or a related field
Minimum of two years Experience working with youth or young adults in education workforce or mentoring programs

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of career readiness and postsecondary transitions
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Effective at coordinating and collaborating with others
Clear verbal and written communicator
Highly organized with strong documentation skills
Adaptable and solution-oriented
Mission-driven committed to youth empowerment

Who You Are

Think this sounds like you You might be exactly who were looking for!

You genuinely enjoy working with youth and young adults and celebrating their successes.
Youre organized dependable and proactive keeping programs and paperwork on track.
You thrive on building relationships with participants families schools and community partners.
Youre solution-oriented and flexible able to adapt to changing schedules and needs.
You bring energy positivity and encouragement to every interaction.
Youre mission-driven with a commitment to equity inclusion and positive social impact.
You approach your work with humility respect and sensitivity to diverse identities and lived experiences.
Bonus points if you speak a second language or have experience with diverse communities.

We celebrate the strength in your story.

Have you navigated recovery from addiction mental health challenges trauma or housing instabilityYour lived experience offers a unique compassionate perspective that can inspire real change. By sharing your story and serving as a role model or mentor you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families.

Your journey matters. If youre ready to use it to uplift and empower others we warmly encourage you to apply.

For those in recovery we typically ask for two years of sobriety to ensure stability and readiness for leadership though candidates with one year may be considered case by case.

Who We Are (and why youll love us)...

Were YSS one of Iowas oldest & largest nonprofits dedicated to putting kids first. Our mission To spark hope create opportunities and help young people thrive. With life-changing programs a passionate leadership team and our brand-new 50-acre recovery campus were growing fast and thinking big. Check us out at !

At YSS we celebrate the unique backgrounds identities and experiences that each team member brings. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are dedicated to creating a respectful inclusive and empowering environment where everyone can grow and succeed. And were always working to do better together.

YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.

Heads Up! Dont Miss Our Messages! - We communicate with applicants via email straight from our Paycom system. So be sure to keep an eye on your inbox (and maybe your spam/junk folder too). Got questions Email - were happy to help!

The YSS Hiring Process

Apply Fill out the online app at Well check out your skills and experience.
Interview Phone video or in-person well chat and get to know you.
References Send us three people who can sing your praises.
Screening Background and driving checks (plus license verification if needed).
Offer If its a match youll get a formal offer through Paycom.

* Applicable Degrees: Adolescent Psychology Behavioral Health Business Administration Communications Community or Urban Studies Criminal Justice Clinical Mental Health Corrections Counseling Education Family Science Family Studies Human Resources Human Services Juvenile Justice Juvenile Rehabilitation Nonprofit Management Organizational Leadership Psychology Public Administration Public Health Rehabilitation Services Social Work Sociology Youth Development Youth Services

Keywords: Advocate Career Case Manager Central Iowa Workforce Development Board (CIWDB) Coach Community Compliance Contract Coordination Coordinator Counseling Data Delivery Development Documentation Economic Education Employment Empowerment Engagement Equity Federal Future-ready Goal Implementation Job Leadership Mentoring Navigator Opportunity Outcomes Outreach Partnership Pathways Performance Placement Postsecondary Preparation Program Readiness Reporting Resilience Self-sufficiency Service Skill-building Specialist Success Supportive Training Transition WIOA Title I Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth

Job Details Des Moines IA Full Time 4 Year Degree $17.28 - $25.92 Hourly Up to 25% DayWe Are YSS! Ready to help young people find their path forward As a PREP (Postsecondary Retention & Employment Preparation) Program Advocate youll guide youth and young adults as they explore careers build confiden...