Full-Time Youth Advocate
Job Description
Youth Advocate
- Job Tracking ID : 512181-761700
- Job Level : Mid Career (2+ years)
- Level of Education : BA/BS
- Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
- Date Updated : 03/05/2021
- Years of Experience : 2 – 5 Years
- Salary : $36,000 year
Job Description
Do you have a passion for making a difference in youths’ lives? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your background and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Then the Youth Career Navigator position is for you!
We are seeking a dynamic, team-oriented and caring individual to join our spirited team.
Successful Elements:
- Recruit potential participants in the community and educational institutions
- Teach in a classroom or other workshop setting
- Make presentations to groups of people
- Converse with a wide range of professionals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude
- Manage a caseload of 50-75 customers with a 100% eligible enrollment rate
- Provide customized and holistic support to each participant through proven case management strategies, both individually and in group sessions
- Provide support and assistance in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement
- Place customers into employment and training activities, such as individual training accounts, internships and on-the-job training and post- secondary opportunities
- Manage relationships with all partners to ensure quality services for participants
- Maintain organized database of customers and keep detailed documentation of all contacts
Experience and Skills
Required Experience:
- Teaching or instruction experience preferred
- Marketing and sales experience preferred
- Career counseling experience preferred
- Demonstrated communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts
- Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract require
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) skills preferred
Preferred Education:
- 1-3 years of business, training, teaching or sales experience
- Skills and experience in providing career development assistance
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Bring your expertise to EDSI where you will be able to live our values every day: show up, smile and support!
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How to Apply
Please email your resume to: hmargolis@edsisolutions.com Thank you! Heather388 total views, 0 today