Youth Services Specialist
Core
Provide individualized support and development-focused services to youth clients (ages 18–24), specifically Opportunity Youth, to help them overcome barriers to employment, education, and training.
Role type
Youth Services Specialist (Workforce Development)
Builds
Career pathways and employment outcomes for disconnected youth
Domain
Social Services / Workforce Development
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Needs assessment, action plan development, resume creation, workshop facilitation, data entry, case management, employer matching
Preferred skills
Bilingualism (Spanish, Kreyol, Russian, or Mandarin), experience with diverse/vulnerable populations
Responsibilities
Conduct intake and needs assessments, develop action plans, refer clients to opportunities, match employer needs with jobseeker skills, manage caseloads and case notes, assist with resume creation, conduct skills workshops, input data and generate reports
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC