Youth Career Pathways Advisor & Case Manager

The Youth Connection; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Youth Connection Career Academies (TYCCA) seeks a Youth Advisor/Case Manager to provide participant-centered case management for youth ages 14–24 in Detroit. You will manage a caseload and guide education, employment, credentials, retention, and program completion.

You will develop individualized ISS for each participant, maintain regular contact (min. twice monthly), identify barriers like transportation or housing, and collaborate with schools, employers, and partners to expand resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, education, human services, workforce development, or a related field preferred.
• Case management, youth development, workforce development, or related experience with youth and young adults ages 14–24 required.
• Knowledge of WIOA youth programming, workforce development, career pathways, supportive services, and community resources preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate out-of-school, disconnected, and/or opportunity youth and young adults with barriers.
• Strong organizational, documentation, communication, problem-solving, time-management, and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an assigned caseload and engage participants, progress monitor, retain, document, and follow-up.
• Develop, implement, and update each participant's ISS with measurable goals.
• Maintain regular contact at least twice monthly and re-engage participants as needed.
• Identify disengagement risks and implement re-engagement strategies.
• Assess barriers to education and employment (transportation, childcare, housing, food insecurity, mental health).
• Maintain audit-ready participant files, case notes, and required documentation.
• Build relationships with schools, community organizations, and partners for TYCCA resources.
• Participate in outreach, recruitment, and community activities.

Skills

Case management

Youth development

Career pathways

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, education, human services, workforce development, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Youth Connection Career Academies (TYCCA) seeks a Youth Advisor/Case Manager to provide participant-centered case management for youth ages 14–24 in Detroit. You will manage a caseload and guide education, employment, credentials, retention, and program completion.

You will develop individualized ISS for each participant, maintain regular contact (min. twice monthly), identify barriers like transportation or housing, and collaborate with schools, employers, and partners to expand resources