Youth Employment & Transition Specialist

Distinction LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinction, LLC is seeking a dedicated coordinator to engage students, industry partners and training agencies to place graduates in meaningful employment. You will develop on-the-job training, assess workforce needs, and drive placement in assigned trades and regions.

The role emphasizes building local business relationships, coordinating employment workshops and job fairs, and supporting students through job search activities to promote self-sufficiency and long-term success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field.
• Two years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow all integrity guidelines and ensure no manipulation of student data.
• Ensure Center and Contract meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, industry representatives, and training agencies that lead to job placement.
• Assist clients in developing, implementing, and monitoring an employment plan that leads to self-sufficiency.
• Support students during job search activities and provide students with job leads.
• Develop and administer employment workshops.
• Plan and implement job fairs to create opportunities for unplaced former enrollees and graduates to showcase their skills and training to employers w/ vacancies.
• Coordinate job retention activities with Career Technical Training Instructors and Career Transition team.
• Maintain current labor market information and business developments.
• Develop Center-beneficial linkages within the community for enrollment, education, employment, training, WBL and any/all other forms of placement.
• Promotes positive image of the Center and Job Corps and establish meaningful relationships with elected officials and community leaders/influencers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field

Two years related experience

Job description

Distinction, LLC is seeking a dedicated coordinator to engage students, industry partners and training agencies to place graduates in meaningful employment. You will develop on-the-job training, assess workforce needs, and drive placement in assigned trades and regions.

The role emphasizes building local business relationships, coordinating employment workshops and job fairs, and supporting students through job search activities to promote self-sufficiency and long-term success.