Youth Advocate - Youth Development Program - Full-Time

Axess Family Services, Inc.; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Axess Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Youth Advocate for the Youth Development Program, WIA-CCMEP. This full-time role (40 hours/week) offers a yearly salary of $32,500–$35,000 in Ohio, with schedule determined case-by-case.

The Advocate will mentor youth, support educational goals, and coordinate individual and group activities to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency, including connections to resources and post-secondary planning.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Driver's License and ability to meet agency requirements for driving.
• Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Identification & Investigation).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the aptitude to develop effective relationships.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring services for youth and young adults facing barriers to success.
• Plan and participate in meetings with mentees to occur twice a month.
• Plan and participate in quarterly group mentoring activities.
• Assist participants in identifying their academic area of need and develop a plan to meet that need.
• Schedule and maintain regular meetings with youth to reach identified academic goals.
• Communicate regularly with participant's school of record and teaching staff to plan for successful completion of the academic year and/or graduation.

Education

BS/BA from accredited university

Job description

Youth Advocate

Youth Development Program, WIA-CCMEP

Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

$32,500-$35,000/Year

Schedule: Determined on a case-by-case basis

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Help youth and young adults overcome barriers to self-sufficiency by providing services such as mentoring, educational support, and involvement in individual and group meetings related to financial literacy, independent living skills, entrepreneurship/leadership.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide mentoring services for youth and young adults facing barriers to success.
• Plan and participate in meetings with mentees to occur twice a month.
• Plan and participating in quarterly group mentoring activities
• Assist participants in identifying their academic area of need and develop a plan to meet that need.
• Schedule and maintain regular meetings with youth to reach identified academic goals.
• When suitable, communicates regularly with participant's school of record and teaching staff to plan for a successful completion of the academic year and/or graduation.
• Assist participants with activities that help prepare for and transition to post-secondary education and training.
• Connections for/to dropout prevention, recovery services, and alternative secondary school options when appropriate.
• Plan and facilitate individual and group meetings that provide skills for a successful transition to independent living.
• Accompany group members on field trips
• Provide all participants with referrals for additional services when a need has been identified.
• Transport participants as needed for program success.
• Complete all necessary program documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain regular communication with PCJFS CCMEP case managers,
• Attend PCJFS meetings as requested.
• Represent the agency/program to the public in a positive and energetic manner.
• Comply with all grant requirements, including evaluation.
• Complies with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Ohio Driver's License and ability to meet agency requirements for driving.
• Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal back ground check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the aptitude to develop effective relationships.
• Strong computer skills.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

BS or BA from accredited university preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Social Service or mental health experience required. Experience with children required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position will require transporting participants.

Compensation details:

32500-35000 Yearly Salary

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