Part Time Career Navigator

Sga-Youth-; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sga-Youth- in Chicago is seeking a Part-Time Youth Employment Specialist to recruit, place, and support 18-24 year olds into employability skills training and unsubsidized work experiences. The role partners with the director to build an employer engagement strategy and deliver job-ready opportunities.

The position requires evening/weekend availability, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to coordinate with employers, schools, and community resources.

Qualifications

• Experience working one on one with at risk youth and those in the juvenile justice system.
• Ability to display sensitivity to cultural differences in the service population.
• Experience in case management or job counseling is preferred.
• Knowledge of the job market and career development resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting and retaining 40 youth into employability skills training, unsubsidized placement, and long-term employment.
• Develop and implement an employer engagement strategy to create unsubsidized work experiences for 18–24 year olds.
• Coordinate employment verifications at 30, 60, 90 and 180 days.
• Market and maintain relationships with employers to expose youth to long-term employment.
• Help youth identify career goals and craft an Individualized Career Plan for growth.
• Co-facilitate employability skills training to youths working toward gainful employment.
• Collaborate with community resources to enhance youth opportunities and accessibility.
• Track participant progress and adjust plans to ensure successful outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with mandates and complete required DFSS data and reporting.

Skills

Youth engagement

Case management

Career counseling

Cultural sensitivity

Job market knowledge

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Description

Part‑Time (15 Hours a week)

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Assists with recruiting and retaining 40 youth into employability skills training, unsubsidized placement, and long‑term employment.
• Works with Director to develop and implement an employer engagement strategy to develop unsubsidized work experiences for youth between the ages of 18 and 24. General range of youth to be placed is 24.
• Unsubsidized placement includes both part‑and full‑time employment. Employment Verifications must be collected at 30, 60, 90 and 180 days.
• Markets, recruits and maintains relationships with employers that will expose youth to long‑term employment.
• Help youth identify their career goals and develop an Individualized Career Plan to address areas for improvement; assists with employment placements for specific career goals.
• Works with SGA leadership to develop and implement hiring events and job fairs for youth.
• Works with other youth advocates, justice system representatives, etc. to help support youth remain in compliance of all mandates.
• Co‑facilitates employability skills training for all youth that will lead to gainful employment.
• Works in collaboration within the targeted communities to cultivate relationships with local community resources.
• Connect clients with job opportunities, training programs, and educational resources to enhance their employability.
• Track and document clients’ progress towards their career goals, adjusting plans as necessary to ensure success.
• Guide clients through career assessments to identify interests, skills and suitable career paths.
• Identify barriers to employment and provide referrals to appropriate resources to help clients overcome these challenges.
• Reaches out and re‑engage youth that have inconsistent attendance, work with families to bring resources to the home, and connect with programs.
• Attends mandatory trainings implemented by SGA or funder.
• Ensures files remain up‑to‑date and in compliance.
• Transporting students in vehicle to and from program related activities may be required.
• Implements other services requested by SGA.
• Responds in a timely manner to all written correspondence, email and phone calls.
• Meet program youth and staff timesheet submission, reporting and activity deadlines
• Attends regular supervision, team meetings and other professional workshops to enhance job skills.
• Administer SGA and DFSS survey at the end of the program to assess participant experience.
• Data entry includes but is not limited to youth enrollment and daily youth attendance and activities which is required weekly. components are required in the data system: Work Plan, DFSS Youth Intake Forms completed in hard copy DFSS Youth Enrollment Portal, activity entry and attendance, contractual certification information, outputs, and outcomes.
• Maintain participant files, Bus Card logs, Timesheets and all required DFSS documentation.
• Conducts required reports and data material to SGA such as the Employability and Life Skills Assessment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Attributes/Skills Required/Sought:

• Experience working one on one with at risk and youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
• Ability to display sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences present in the service population.
• Experience in case management or job counseling is often preferred.
• Knowledge of the job market and career development resources.

Experience/Education Required/Sought:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, criminal justice or related field, preferred.
• Experience working with young adults 18-24 years of age, preferred.
• Evening and weekend availability required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required for work‑related travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time. Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to transport oneself to and from home visits.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
• Constantly moves to assist during program activities.
• At times, it may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various needs.
• Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.

PART – TIME/SEASONAL BENEFITS ELIGIBLE -

BENEFITS

403(b) retirement savings plan; paid vacation, sick leave; an Employee Assistance Program; Benefits are provided in accordance with plan documents and organizational policies, and eligibility may vary based on employment status and scheduled hours

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

An Equal Opportunity Employer