Youth Career Advisor (800017)

Equus Workforce Solutions; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions seeks a dedicated professional to provide employment services, life skills, and job readiness support to youth ages 16-24. You will document participant progress, assess needs, and help craft individualized goals while collaborating with community partners.

The role requires strong communication, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, community-based setting. Flexibility for extended hours and travel to events is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services or related field and two years working with a targeted population.
• Ability to develop trust and rapport with a diverse population while maintaining professionalism.
• Excellent, inclusive written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work occasional flexible or extended hours, including weekends in office/community settings and at off-site events.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all forms and information.
• Demonstrated understanding of youth-adult partnerships.
• Strong self-motivation: meet deadlines and balance multiple priorities.
• Driver's license in good standing and automobile insurance required for driving position.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment services and support (life skills, job readiness, job search) to young adults (16-24).
• Prepare and maintain participant documentation ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Assess participant needs to create individualized education and employment goals.
• Develop relationships with participants and community through effective communication.
• Ensure timely communications of opportunities; coach to support goals, job attainment and retention.
• Maintain familiarity with resources for diverse demographics and needs.
• Assist in program orientation, life skills, and front desk coverage.
• Engage in team meetings and trainings to promote development and metrics achievement.
• Initiate community outreach to increase visibility and service cohesion with other organizations.
• Maintain scheduled contact with participants in various locations to assess job retention/advancement.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Two years working with targeted population

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

• Provide employment services and support (including life skills, job readiness, and job search) to young adults (16-24)
• Prepare and maintain accurate participant documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines
• Assess participant needs and competencies to create individualized education and employment goals
• Develop and strengthen relationships with participants and community members by effectively communicating
• Ensure regular and timely communications of available opportunities; provide coaching to support goals and job attainment and retention
• Maintain familiarity with available resources for participants' varying demographics and needs
• Assist as needed in program orientation, life skills and job readiness workshops, and front desk coverage
• Fully engage in team meetings and trainings promoting professional development, service effectiveness, and achievement of metrics
• Initiate community outreach to increase visibility, enhance program awareness, and create cohesion of services with other community resource organizations
• Maintain scheduled, regular contact with participants in a variety of locations to assess job retention/advancement issues

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in social services or related field; minimum two years working with a targeted population is required - experience may be substituted for formal education
• Ability to develop trust and rapport while maintaining professional and productive interactions with a diverse population
• Excellent, inclusive written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work occasional flexible or extended hours, including weekends in an office/community center environment as well as off-site special events and career fairs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all forms and other verbal or written information
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of effective youth-adult partnerships
• Strong self-motivation: ability to meet tight deadlines and balance multiple priorities
• A driver's license in good standing and automobile insurance is required for this driving position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Case Management / Career Development experience preferred
• Knowledge and experience in workforce center operations and their programs (WIOA, TANF, SNAP, etc.) and/or interviewing and employment counseling
• Understanding and awareness of the needs of disadvantaged individuals and other persons who face barriers to employment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Business Suite

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

APM, including Equus Workforce Solutions, Ross Innovative Employment Solutions, Dynamic Workforce Solutions, DESI, AGELIC, and Grant Associates, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

APM is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or selection process, please contact [e-mail].