Youth Career Advisor

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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent fostering growth opportunities and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

The Office of Community Wealth Building (Youth Engagement Services) is an exciting initiative designed to prepare Richmond youth(ages 14-24) for successful career entry. Our program provides valuable work experiences career exploration and essential workplace skills equipping young individuals for todays workforce. The Youth Career Advisor plays a critical role in guiding and supporting program participants through their summer career development journey. This position involves facilitating virtual and in-person career sessions providing one-on-one coaching and maintaining program records while collaborating with key stakeholders.

• Facilitate day-to-day operations of the Summer Work-Based Learning and Virtual Earn and Learn Program.
• Guide and support approximately 14-24 youth participants through virtual and in-person career sessions.
• Provide individualized career coaching and professional development support.
• Monitor participant progress and performance through Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
• Maintain accurate records of youth activities timesheets and assist in report preparation.
• Act as a liaison between youth parents training providers and program staff to resolve challenges.
• Develop and sustain relationships with community organizations serving youth.
• Conduct individual assessments to determine participant skill levels and career readiness.
• Assist in creating personalized career plans for participants

• Conduct weekly site visits to meet with youth and site supervisors to ensure a successful experience discuss progress and support youth in creating and building their professional portfolios

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Highly proficient interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Self- starting motivator with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and build positive relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with local community resources and youth services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• High-School Diploma GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of experience working with youth in career development education workforce programs volunteer or paid experience.
• Microsoft Office experience (Word Excel PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration tools.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must have pre-employment required Identification (to include a government ID and Social Security Card).
• Must have reliable transportation (valid Virginia Drivers License)
• Must be able to use a computer and phone.

• Daily contact via in-person email and or telephone.

PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS: Physical and dexterity refers to the requirement for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Requires light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on an occasional basis; requires adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers hands or limbs in tasks involving moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Environmental hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light dusts and pollen extreme heat and/or cold wet or humid conditions disease/pathogens and violence.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sensory ability refers to hearing sight touch taste and smell required by the job. The job requires normal visual acuity field of vision hearing speaking sense of smell and depth perception.

ADA COMPLIANCE The City of Richmond Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process please contact Jessica McKenzie Human Resources Manager by email at .

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion termination layoff transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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