Youth Employment Specialist

Salary: $45,000/yearTitle: Youth Employment SpecialistClassification: Non-ExemptScope of Position: The Youth Employment Specialist is a professional position dedicated to promoting youth programs and services to the community, businesses, and youth participants. Youth Employment Specialists support and assist in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement for youth aged participants. Acting as a liaison between local employers and program participants, Youth Employment Specialist team members succeed by providing a positive experience of matching job seekers desiring suitable and sustainable employment and/or training, with employers; all while maintaining compliance with Federal, State and Local policies and procedures.Essential Functions:Provide employment and training assistance/guidance to young adults through consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up to ensure positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract, which includes but is not limited to:Determine WIOA eligibility and complete required documentation for enrollmentCase Manage participants and employers to assist in eliminating challenges to gaining and retaining employmentWork with the team to develop employer strategies that result in work-based learning, job placement, and employer servicesProvide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agenciesPrepare and deliver customized presentations/workshops to job seekersCollect documentation to attain performance goalsProvide great customer service to all customers (job seekers/employers/partners) in the workforce systemDevelop and manage outreach to young adults, employers, and the communityLearn and implement Federal, State and Local WIOA policies and procedures related to EDSI, WIOA, and other contracted grantsContact employers by phone, referral or in person to schedule face-to-face meetingsReview participant employment skills and match with active positions in MoJobsRepresent EDSI at conferences, meetings and targeted social functions as requiredWork under the guidance of supervisor to implement the regional visionPerform other duties as assignedEducation and Experience Requirements:· Career counseling or Case Management experience preferred· Previous experience working with the young adult population preferred· Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts· Ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills· Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require· Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Human Resources, or a related area preferred· Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs· Valid Driver’s License and an insured automobile are requiredBring your expertise to EDSI where you will be able to live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support

Created: 2025-10-06