Youth Career Advisor

EDSI; Erie, Christiansted (Erie County, United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned company is seeking a Youth Career Advisor to support youth program participants in gaining and retaining employment. This dynamic role involves developing employment plans, conducting assessments, and facilitating educational activities. Join a spirited team dedicated to making a difference!

Qualifications

• Case management experience required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized basic skills assessment and identify employment goals.
• Develop an Individual Employment Plan with youth.
• Facilitate educational activities to increase functional educational levels.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, education, training, human resources, or a related area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Salary: $46,000-48,000 per year

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone's life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience, and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking, and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal-driven? Then the Youth Career Advisor position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

This role involves providing support and assistance to NWPA Job Connect youth program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement. The position requires an organized individual who can efficiently handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

1. Provide individualized basic skills assessment and identify employment goals based on career interest, ability, and personal development considerations.
2. Develop an Individual Employment Plan in conjunction with youth.
3. Assist youth in accomplishing the goals of the Individual Service Strategy.
4. Build one-on-one working relationships with participants to assist in mitigating challenges to obtaining and retaining employment.
5. Facilitate educational activities in individual and group settings to remediate basic skills and increase functional educational levels.
6. Coordinate onsite and offsite career awareness field trips with employers and educational facilities.
7. Provide comprehensive case management and follow-up to ensure positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract.
8. Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies as needed.
9. Establish detailed documentation of all client records to maintain an organized database and generate all project reports as needed.
10. Provide regular updates to the Youth Program Manager.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, education, training, human resources, or a related area is required.
• Case management experience required.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of 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 applications.
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required.

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.