Job Information
LifeSkills Connection, Inc Youth Connector in Topeka, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13177620
Position Youth Connector Reports To Program Coordinator
Department Workforce Development FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt
Primary Position Objectives
The Youth Connector helps to prepare youth, ages 14-24, to successfully enter and maintain employment. This includes career exploration, work readiness training, opportunities to gain work experience, occupational skills training and engaging local business to support these efforts.
This is a remote position, but travel is required within a 17-county northeast Kansas territory.
Position Responsibilities
Facilitate work readiness training for youth ages 14-24
Assist youth to create a plan to meet their individual employment goals
Actively support youth to pursue employment through job leads, resume development, and mock interviews
Coordinate and promote opportunities for career exploration and hands-on learning
Outreach to businesses and organizations to create opportunities for youth, including paid work experience
Maintain and grow business relationships
Establish and monitor work experience sites that support youth goals and career interests
Support youth and employer relationships to promote successful job placement and retention
Create and distribute marketing materials to recruit employers and youth participants
Keep detailed records to document services
Assists coordinator in assessing the effectiveness of the training component, as well as satisfaction of the participants and employers
Work as part of a support team for youth participants, many experiencing barriers such as homelessness
Effectively collaborate with program staff and partners, including the local workforce board, Youth Housing Demonstration Project team, and the local Youth Action Board (YAB)
Position Competencies - Effective Communication
Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend
Organization of Work
Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously
Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth
Initiate and respond to suggestions for improving service
Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skill
Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel
Experience
Experience providing social service supports to youth ages 14-24, coordinating and monitoring internships, work experience, job shadows, and informational interviews, experience supporting clients in workforce development programs and knowledge of Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Education
Bachelors degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; or Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, and two years related experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid State Drivers License with acceptable driving record
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly r quired to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud. Travel will require the use of your personal vehicle. Occasional evenings and weekends maybe required for program events.
LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment oppor