Youth Program Specialist

Utah State Extension; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a dedicated Youth Program Specialist to empower at-risk youth through career exploration and job placement services. This role is vital in developing individualized service plans and supporting participants in achieving their employment goals. Join a mission-driven team committed to making a difference in the community, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of young individuals. If you are passionate about youth development and have the skills to facilitate meaningful change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with low-income youth or young adults.
• Experience in developing employment plans and facilitating training.

Responsibilities

• Assess participants and develop individualized goals and plans.
• Support youth in securing necessary resources for employment.
• Conduct ongoing meetings and progress reviews with participants.

Skills

Communication Skills

Youth Development

Job Search Assistance

Goal Setting

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in stores and online. We offer life-changing work on a mission-minded team. We are 1,000 employees working together, each essential to helping our community thrive. For three consecutive years, Goodwill has been named to Forbes' list of America's "Most Inspiring Companies".

We provide a wide range of career opportunities from entry-level to management in retail, human services, and administrative fields. Learn more about working at Goodwill. You can help. We can show you how.

Youth Services

We offer career development for youth, including work readiness training, career exploration, certification attainment, and summer employment opportunities.

Youth Program Specialist

The Youth Program Specialist provides career exploration, job search, placement, and retention program services and related training, either in-house or community-based, to adjudicated or at-risk youth. The role involves ensuring needs are met, goals are implemented, and a safe environment is maintained. Responsibilities include facilitating individual service plan development and supporting participants in accessing available services to achieve their goals. The position requires assessing participants, developing and documenting goals and plans, implementing and monitoring these plans, and transporting participants or materials. This is a community-based position.

Essential Duties

• Assess participants and develop and monitor goals and plans for modification and completion.
• Transport participants or materials as required.
• Identify participant strengths, barriers, and needs through detailed information collection.
• Conduct ongoing face-to-face meetings and progress reviews with participants.
• Support participants in securing resources and services necessary for employment.
• Develop employment plans and assist individuals in applying for related services.
• Locate and develop job opportunities through personal visits, calls, and communication with companies.

External hiring range: $18.25 - $18.98/hour

Travel required: Yes, local travel is necessary.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, with some evenings and weekends as needed. Schedule may vary based on department needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 5 years of experience, OR
• Associate's degree AND 3 years of experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree AND 1 year of experience.

Required degree fields include Communication, Human Services, Education, or related fields. Experience should involve working with low-income, at-risk, or adjudicated youth/young adults, including youth in foster care.

Clearances and Certifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local travel.
• Current valid clearances: Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH, required before starting employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.