Youth Employment Skills Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Weirton WV - Weirton, WV

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Not Specified

Travel Percentage

Up to 50%

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Job Summary : The Employment Skills Specialist shall provide employment skills 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 :

• Accepts referrals, determines eligibility, and assesses job skills and aptitude.
• Assist clients in locating employment.
• Establish and maintain a resource base of employers accepting clients for employment and job training.
• Maintain a working relationship with employers and clients to facilitate successful placements.
• Teach employment skills.
• Facilitate job search.
• Develop a job plan designed to provide support to referrals for up to 180 days.
• Provide or arrange transportation if required.
• Develop monthly progress reports.
• Maintain caseload records.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Youth Services System is an EEO / AA Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing Iris Wilson (iwilson@ysswv.com) with the subject line "Accommodation Request."

Qualifications

Required Skills / Abilities :

Education and Experience :

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have a valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance as required by law