Youth Employment Coordinator

Location 87 15th Street,PO Box 6041,Wheeling, WV, 26003,United States Base Pay $17.00 / Hour Employee Type FT Non-Exempt Required Degree 4 Year Degree Travel 75% To create better futures for children, families, and the community. Job Description Job Title: Reports To: Supervisor of Community Based Services Last Modified: 06/10/2025 Department: Programs Program: Community-Based WIB/Life Skills FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly Salary Range: $15.00-17.00/hr. Position Status: Full-time Expected Hours of Work: 8:00 am-4:30 pm (M-F). 75%; Frequent Travel Job Summary: The Employment Skills Specialist shall provide employment skills in Ohio County; training and mentoring: assisting clients with programs, activities, and routines to assist and retain employment. The employee will develop a working relationship with employers for the purpose of providing job training and employment opportunities for assigned clients. Follow-up with employers and clients will occur in order to encourage and support both the employer and the client. This employee will ensure compliance with safe work practices and maintain safe environments in compliance with established agency standards, licensing regulations, and generally accepted practices. Duties and Responsibilities: Screen referrals to Employment Skills Program. Maintain updated data in Management Information System. Participate in weekly staff meetings as well as other required meetings and trainings. Recruitment and training of youth. Track progress of youth including benchmark/outcome achievement. Maintain positive working relationships with Workforce Centers, local schools and other community Assure all youth are linked to any needed resources including health, education and legal services. Compile monthly invoicing. Complete required paperwork. Maintain all files in accordance with expectations. Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to maintain clear personal and professional boundaries Ability to work effectively in a constantly changing, sometimes demanding, or chaotic environment. Ability to communicate well orally and in written form and follow detailed instructions. Education and Experience: Requires Bachelor Degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related human service field or 3-4 years applicable experience working with young adults. Must have valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance as required by law. Business Casual Community-Based The table below shows how much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Activity N/A Infrequently On a Regular Basis Very Frequently Standing X Walking X Using hands to handle or feel X Reaching with hands and arms X Climbing or balancing X Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling X Talking or hearing X Driving X Transporting clients X Lifting less than 10 lbs X Lifting 10 – 25 lbs X Lifting 25 – 50 lbs X Lifting more than 50 lbs X Acknowledgment: I have read and understand my duties as described in this job description. ____________________________________________________ ____________ #J-18808-Ljbffr