Youth Case Manager – Life Skills & Education Support

Equus Workforce Solutions; Reading (Berks County); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Equus Workforce Solutions is seeking a program coordinator to provide employment services and support to young adults (16-24) in our community-based centers. You will help participants prepare for jobs, document progress, and coordinate life skills and job readiness activities.

The role emphasizes building trust with diverse participants, delivering clear guidance, and collaborating with partners to connect participants with opportunities and resources, while meeting performance metrics.

Formación

• 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

Responsabilidades

• 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
• 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

Conocimientos

Trust-building

Communication

Flexibility hours

Confidentiality

Youth-adult partnerships

Multitasking

Bilingual Spanish/English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Descripción del empleo

Equus Workforce Solutions is seeking a program coordinator to provide employment services and support to young adults (16-24) in our community-based centers. You will help participants prepare for jobs, document progress, and coordinate life skills and job readiness activities.

The role emphasizes building trust with diverse participants, delivering clear guidance, and collaborating with partners to connect participants with opportunities and resources, while meeting performance metrics.