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31 Mar 2021

Full-Time Youth Advocate

hmargolis@edsisolutions.com – Posted by hmargolis@edsisolutions.com Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States

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! Heather

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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