Youth Employment Coach & Job-Readiness Advocate

Talbert House; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Talbert House in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Employment Services Provider - Youth Employment Services to help clients secure and maintain work opportunities using a strengths-based approach. You will assist with resume building, interview prep, transportation coordination, and referrals to community resources.

Requirements include an Associate's degree (bachelor's preferred), 1-2 years in workforce development, and flexibility to work some nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local employment market opportunities, barriers and trends.
• Understanding of potential client circumstances that may impact employment opportunities.
• Knowledge of educational and vocational appraisal techniques.
• Accurate, timely recordkeeping and attention to detail.
• Ability to resolve/deescalate crises; use crisis intervention skills and anticipate/prevent crises relating to clients.
• Foster spirit of teamwork and positive work environment.
• Comply with Code of Ethics, Conflict of Interest other and regulatory policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients individually or in a group to assess needs related to employment.
• Complete screening, assessment, and documentation related to employment history, skills and abilities, vocational goals, and identifying strengths and barriers.
• Facilitate skills development, assist clients with resume writing, job seeking plans and obtaining necessary identification.
• Provide services in advocacy, financial planning, referral and linkage to community resources.
• Provide vocational planning and training opportunities based on knowledge of local employment resources and client ability, needs and circumstances.
• Transport clients as necessary in agency vehicles.
• Efficiently operates personal computer to enter and/or retrieve data.
• Accurately prepare required reports and services plans using agency software system.
• Work to prevent and resolve client/employer problems as needed.
• Collaborate with other program staff to ensure client needs are met.
• Conduct employment verifications, documents services delivered and conducts follow-up.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Employment market knowledge

Crisis intervention

Recordkeeping accuracy

Teamwork mindset

Ethics compliance

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Talbert House in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Employment Services Provider - Youth Employment Services to help clients secure and maintain work opportunities using a strengths-based approach. You will assist with resume building, interview prep, transportation coordination, and referrals to community resources.

Requirements include an Associate's degree (bachelor's preferred), 1-2 years in workforce development, and flexibility to work some nights/weekends.