Summer Youth Employment Specialist

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.; Uncasville (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for a temporary part-time role focused on empowering young adults aged 14-24 through the Youth Employment Program. This position emphasizes excellent customer service and communication skills while offering the opportunity to mentor youth and provide essential work-readiness training. The role requires a proactive self-starter who can manage multiple tasks independently and effectively. With travel around the Norwich area included, this position not only supports the community but also promotes personal growth and development in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth and families in community organizations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing young adults and processing payroll.
• Mentoring youth workers and providing work-readiness training.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Time Management

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Associate Degree in Human Services

Two Years of College-Level Coursework

Job description

601 Norwich New London Tpke Suite 1, Uncasville, Connecticut

Tracking Code

1492-088

Position Type

Temporary

JOB SUMMARY: This temporary part-time position works directly with young adults ranging from 14-24 years of age enrolled in Connecticut’s Youth Employment Program.Individual must possess excellent customer service, communication skills; verbal and written, and time management skills. He/She should be a self-starter who can work independently, be well organized, able to multitask, and prioritize projects.Responsibilities include: interviewing young adults, processing payroll, mentoring youth workers, visiting young adults at community worksite, providing work-readiness training, and data entry. This role includes a substantial amount of travel around the greater Norwich area. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Required Skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Associate degree; two (2) years of college-level course work in human services, education, child development, or a related field, plus two (2) years of responsible, hands-on experience working with youth and families with involvement with schools or community organizations.

· An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

· Bi-lingual skills are a strong plus.

· Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and access to daily, reliable and insured transportation. Spanish speaking preferred.