Youth Advocate-WIOA

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. seeks a Youth Advocate under WIOA in St. Louis, MO to support participants in gaining and retaining employment and career advancement. The role requires organization to manage multiple responsibilities and deliver tailored services.

The position offers a $45,000 salary plus benefits and requires a Bachelor's degree with preferred experience in developmental disabilities. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for success in the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, training, human resources or related area is preferred.
• Experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized assessment and identify employment goals.
• Develop Individual Services Strategy with youth.
• Assist youth in achieving ICS goals and career advancement.
• Build one-on-one relationships to mitigate employment barriers.
• Coordinate educational activities to remediate basic skills.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Youth Advocate-WIOAApply: MO St. Louis: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-100737**Job Description:****Scope of Position:** To provide support and assistance to youth program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement. This position requires an organized individual who can efficiently handle several responsibilities simultaneously.**Salary:** $45,000 + benefits **Essential Functions:** · Provide individualized basic skills assessment and identify employment goals based on career interest, ability and personal development considerations · Develop Individual Services Strategy in conjunction with youth · Assist youth in accomplishing the goals of the Individual Service Strategy · Build one-on-one working relationships with youth to assist in mitigating challenges to obtaining and retaining employment · Facilitate educational activities in individual and group settings to remediate basic skills and increase functional educational levels · Coordinate onsite and offsite career awareness field trips with employers and educational facilities · Provide comprehensive case management and follow-up to ensure positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract · Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies as needed · Establish detailed documentation of all client records to maintain organized database and generate all project reports as needed · Provide regular updates to Youth Program Manager · Other opportunities as available **Education and Experience Requirements:** · Bachelor's degree in business, education, training, human resources or related area is preferred · Experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred · Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively as a team · Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Excellent follow-through when corresponding with partners, staff and customers · Proficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsEDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.