Youth Employment Coordinator

Youth Services System Inc; Vineyard Hills (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Services System Inc. in Wheeling, West Virginia is seeking an Employment Skills Specialist to provide employment skills training, mentoring, and client support in Ohio County, building relationships with local employers to create job training and employment opportunities.

This full-time, non-exempt position requires a Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field (or 3–4 years relevant experience), a valid driver's license with proof of automobile insurance, and a

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related human service field or 3–4 years applicable experience with youth.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Screen referrals to Employment Skills Program.
• Maintain updated data in the Management Information System.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and trainings.
• Recruit and train youth for employment readiness.
• Track youth progress including benchmarks and outcomes.
• Maintain relationships with Workforce Centers, schools and community partners.
• Link youth to health, education and legal resources as needed.
• Prepare monthly invoicing and required paperwork.
• Maintain all files per agency standards.
• Ensure safe work practices and compliant environments.

Skills

Boundaries

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in social work or related field

Job description

• Location 87 15th Street,PO Box 6041,Wheeling, WV, 26003,United States
• Base Pay $17.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 75%

To create better futures for children, families, and the community.

Job Description

Job Title:

Reports To:

Supervisor of Community Based Services

Last Modified:

06/10/2025

Department:

Programs

Program:

Community-Based

WIB/Life Skills

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt/Hourly

Salary Range:

$15.00-17.00/hr.

Position Status:

Full-time

Expected Hours of Work:

8:00 am-4:30 pm (M-F).

75%; Frequent Travel

Job Summary: The Employment Skills Specialist shall provide employment skills in Ohio County; training and mentoring: assisting clients with programs, activities, and routines to assist and retain employment. The employee will develop a working relationship with employers for the purpose of providing job training and employment opportunities for assigned clients. Follow-up with employers and clients will occur in order to encourage and support both the employer and the client. This employee will ensure compliance with safe work practices and maintain safe environments in compliance with established agency standards, licensing regulations, and generally accepted practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Screen referrals to Employment Skills Program.
• Maintain updated data in Management Information System.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings as well as other required meetings and trainings.
• Recruitment and training of youth.
• Track progress of youth including benchmark/outcome achievement.
• Maintain positive working relationships with Workforce Centers, local schools and other community
• Assure all youth are linked to any needed resources including health, education and legal services.
• Compile monthly invoicing.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Maintain all files in accordance with expectations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to maintain clear personal and professional boundaries
• Ability to work effectively in a constantly changing, sometimes demanding, or chaotic environment.
• Ability to communicate well orally and in written form and follow detailed instructions.

Education and Experience:

Requires Bachelor Degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related human service field or 3-4 years applicable experience working with young adults. Must have valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance as required by law.

• Business Casual
• Community-Based

The table below shows how much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.

Activity

N/A

Infrequently

On a Regular Basis

Very Frequently

Standing

X

Walking

X

Using hands to handle or feel

X

Reaching with hands and arms

X

Climbing or balancing

X

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

X

Talking or hearing

X

Driving

X

Transporting clients

X

Lifting less than 10 lbs

X

Lifting 10 – 25 lbs

X

Lifting 25 – 50 lbs

X

Lifting more than 50 lbs

X

Acknowledgment:

I have read and understand my duties as described in this job description.

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