Youth Employment Specialist

Job Description:Title: Youth Employment SpecialistClassification: Non-ExemptSalary: $45,000/yrScope 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 enrollmentCase Manage participants and employers to assist in eliminating challenges togaining and retaining employmentWork with the team to develop employer strategies that result in work-basedlearning, job placement, and employer servicesProvide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agenciesPrepare and deliver customized presentations/workshops to job seekersCollect documentation to attain performance goalsProvide great customer service to all customers (job seekers/employers/partners) inthe workforce systemDevelop and manage outreach to young adults, employers, and the communityLearn and implement Federal, State and Local WIOA policies and procedures relatedTo EDSI, WIOA, and other contracted grantsContact employers by phone, referral or in person to schedule face-to-face meetingsReview participant employment skills and match with active positions in MoJobsRepresent EDSI at conferences, meetings and targeted social functions as requiredWork under the guidance of supervisor to implement the regional visionOther opportunities as availableEducation and Experience Requirements:Career counseling or Case Management experience preferredPrevious experience working with the young adult population preferredAbility to prioritize tasks and document visits and contactsAbility to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor requireBachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Human Resources, or relatedarea preferredKnowledge of Microsoft Office programsValid Driver’s License and an insured automobile are requiredEDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr