Youth Career Advisor

EDSI; Durley; On-site; USD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Youth Career Advisor to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on providing guidance to youth, helping them navigate their educational and career paths towards sustainable employment. The ideal candidate will bring experience in human services, a collaborative spirit, and a drive to make a positive impact on young lives. If you are passionate about empowering youth and fostering their growth, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career in a supportive and progressive environment. Join a family-owned company that values creativity and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in human services or teaching is required.
• Skills in career advising and working with youth are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized assessments and support to youth participants.
• Build relationships and assist youth in overcoming employment challenges.
• Conduct case management and maintain compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Career Development

Counseling

Teamwork

Communication

Assessment Skills

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Education

Degree in Human Services

Job description

Overview

Salary: $45,000 per year

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? 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? We are seeking a dynamic, team-oriented, and caring individual to join our spirited team.

The Youth Career Advisor will provide comprehensive guidance and counseling support to youth, guiding individuals through their educational and career planning towards the overall goal of post-secondary education enrollment or sustainable full-time employment. This position will also be responsible for providing career readiness and post-secondary activities focused on keeping the youth actively engaged in the program until all their goals have been met. The Youth Career Advisor will collaborate with the Youth Team Lead to ensure sustainable placement for each youth.

Responsibilities

1. Provide individualized basic skills assessments and identify employment goals based on career interests, abilities, and personal development considerations.
2. Build one-on-one working relationships with youth to assist in mitigating challenges to obtaining and retaining employment.
3. Meet regularly with all active youth participants providing career exploration, guidance, and counseling.
4. Provide individualized and holistic support to each participant tailored to their specific needs.
5. Actively recruit WIOA youth eligible candidates to enroll in the youth program.
6. Provide offsite enrollment opportunities and support with educational facilities and/or employers as assigned.
7. Provide referrals to community partners when appropriate.
8. Develop Individual Service Strategy based on youths’ strengths and goals.
9. Contact employers/post-secondary education opportunities.
10. Establish detailed documentation of all client records to maintain an organized database and generate all project reports as needed.
11. Conduct regular assessments tailored to guiding the participant in their career goals.
12. Work closely with Youth Team Lead to ensure all activities are updated, and participant information is entered into all appropriate databases and files.
13. Conduct case management duties, determine program eligibility, and maintain compliance with funder and Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act guidelines.
14. Other opportunities as available.

Qualifications

1. 1-3 years of human services, training, or teaching experience.
2. Experience working with disconnected youth.
3. Skills and experience in providing career development and/or advising.
4. Valid state driver’s license and vehicle required.
5. Experience in a team-oriented environment.
6. Degree in business, education, human services, or related area is preferred.
7. Ability to converse with a wide range of professionals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude.

Bring your expertise to EDSI and live our values every day: Show Up, Smile, and Support!

EDSI is a progressive, forward-thinking, family-owned company that is B Corp Certified.