Youth Employment Counselor -(Mt. Vernon, NY)
Company: Westhab, Inc.
Location: Mount Vernon
Posted on: March 13, 2023
Job Description:
-JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Part
Time Youth Employment Specialist/ Case Manager
(PT-YES/CM)DEPARTMENT: - - - - Employment ServicesFLSA: - - - - - -
- - - - - - - -Non-ExemptLOCATION: - - - - - - - - Mt Vernon,
NYREPORTS TO: - - - - - - - - - - -Employment Service
CoordinatorSALARY: - - - - - - - - - - $40,000 to $50,000 per
yearSUMMARY: The Youth Employment Specialist/Case Manager has the
primary responsibility of providing a range of intensive case
management, employment readiness and supportive services to in and
out of school youth between the ages 14-24 with the City of Mt
Vernon and Yonkers, NY. The PT case manager will provide one on-one
supportive services to help recruit and retain 20
disadvantaged/at-risk youth who are preparing to join the
workforce. The PT Case Manager will assess basic needs, identify
barriers to employment, develop an Individual Service Plan to
address those barriers, and coordinate services to help youth
prepare for and secure vocational training/ jobs with a career
path.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contact, receive and review referrals
to the program from community-based organizations, and government
agencies, including walk-ins.
Participate and coordinate outreach
activities that include making presentations to non-profit
organizations, government agencies, probation/parole staff and
agencies, schools, and conduct door to door outreach in the
targeted neighborhood.Conduct program orientation and
intake.Conduct individual needs assessments to identify strengths
and barriers by using a variety of interviewing techniques focusing
on the needs of the individual and familyDevelop an Individual
Service Plan identifying barriers to employment and action steps to
address those barriers.Assist youth with completion of High School,
alternative schooling, a general equivalency degree, and/or
vocational training.Facilitate an intense job readiness attitudinal
training component for out of school youth; coordinate leadership,
community service and mentoring opportunities.Track and evaluate
youth participation in each program componentMeet with youth on an
individual basis at least bi-weekly to monitor progress in each
program component; identify resources to meet supportive service
(i.e., tutoring) and review progress towards goal attainment as
identified on the Individual Service Plan.EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Successful applicant must have strong
written and verbal communication skills; must be able to provide
good customer service, both in person and by telephone; must
possess good organizational skills and have a high attention to
detail. -The successful applicant must have the ability to handle
multiple tasks, prioritize work assignments, and maintain
confidentiality.Requires a BA Degree in Human Services, Social Work
and/or other related fields. Master's Degree preferred.Must have at
least 2 years of experience working with disadvantaged/hard to
serve adults or youth. In addition, to excellent computer
skills.Must have a strong commitment to young people and
re-orientating their lives, nurturing their leadership skills and
enable them to make a difference in their lives and communities, as
a whole.Must be able to handle crisis situations with minimum
supervisionMust be able to work independently and as part of a
team. -AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS: Westhab is a
prominent -community development organization, providing housing
and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable
members of our community each year. We are staffed by an
extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully
committed to our mission - -Building Communities. Changing Lives.
-Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are
high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have
the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a
results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact.
If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be
because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that
come with joining this kind of team. (EOE)OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA): The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions
to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing
training, outreach, education and assistance. - Westhab complies
with all applicable -OSHA -standards, rules and regulations in
addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized
hazards.Powered by JazzHR
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