Youth Workforce Specialist

OhioMeansJobs Highland County; Kentucky; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Personal leave days

Sick leave

Job summary

Highland County Community Action Organization, Inc. in Highland County is seeking a Youth Workforce Specialist to support Ohio Means Jobs services for youth ages 14-24.

The role includes case management, eligibility, assessments, and career counseling to connect education and employment outcomes. Travel to local schools and sites is expected, with opportunities to engage employers and community partners through programs like CCEMP and GRIT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, education, or related field preferred.
• Experience in social services, workforce development, or career counseling preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of local community, resources and businesses a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, enrollment, assessments, and case management
• Assist youth with job readiness, job search, and career planning
• Maintain required documentation and complete follow-up services
• Support workshops, employer engagement, and participant recruitment
• Provide customer service support at the OhioMeansJobs Center
• Travel to local schools and employment sites as needed

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Social Work/Counseling/Education or related field

Job description

Highland County Community Action Organization, Inc.

Youth Workforce Specialist position for Ohio Means Jobs | Highland County

Highland County Community Action Organization Inc. has full time opening for a Youth Workforce Specialist in the Ohio Means Jobs Highland County Office. This applicant will work under the OhioMeansJobs Highland County Manager.

The Youth Workforce Specialist works with youth ages 14-24, families, schools, employers, and community partners to support education, training, and employment outcomes. This role provides case management, eligibility determination, assessments, career counseling, and job readiness services through programs such as CCEMP, GRIT, and other workforce initiatives.

Key Duties Include:

• Conduct intake, enrollment, assessments, and case management
• Assist youth with job readiness, job search, and career planning
• Maintain required documentation and complete follow-up services
• Support workshops, employer engagement, and participant recruitment
• Provide customer service support at the OhioMeansJobs Center
• Travel to local schools and employment sites as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Social Work, Counseling, Education, or related field)
• Experience in social services, workforce development, or career counseling preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills
• Knowledge of local community, resources and businesses a plus.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Background check required
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Applicant must be able to bend, stoop, and lift over 40 pounds.

Work Location: OhioMeansJobs Center and HCCAO offices in Greenfield and Hillsboro

Benefits:

• This position offers a fringe benefit package that includes insurance, 401k, paid holidays, personal leave days, and sick leave.

HCCAO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability