WIA Youth Employment Coordinator

Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More infoSUMMARY: Coordinates the WIA Youth Employment program, assists in program design and implementation, interviews clients to assess needs, conducts individual and group services for participants, enrolls youth in program and conducts on going follow-up services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Management
? Develops a comprehensive vision of the WIA Youth Employment program at Howard Area, with assistance and buy-in from the Director and Assistant Case Managers
? Supervises WIA Assistant Case Managers, youth (WIA workers) and volunteers. Provides mentoring, coaching and feedback to ensure continuous improvement and professional development.
? Processes purchase orders accurately and in a timely fashion
? Implements recruiting activities at local high schools and alternative high schools and ensures that minimum attendance requirements are met.
? Works collaboratively with the Youth Program Director and other Youth Program Coordinators on program evaluation, planning and attendance tracking.
? Monitors and evaluates the program in accordance with Youth Division and WIA grant requirements
? Writes grant applications, memos/letters to program participants and parents, letters/emails to community leaders and businesses, and program updates
? Monitors the program budget to ensure that we are spending at the appropriate rate and within the appropriate categories
? Complies with all WIA guidelines and goals.
? Participates actively in staff development activities and staff meetings.
? Seeks out opportunities to further develop professionally and the WIA program
? Offers suggestions for continuous improvement of the program
? Attends and engages in meetings with external stakeholders (e.g. funders)
? Performs other tasks as assigned by Youth Program Director.

Case Management
? Interviews and enrolls qualified youth in program, which includes monitoring income requirements and other documentation
? Conducts one-on-one counseling and group education/support sessions to clients.
? Provides information, advocacy and case management to participants.
? Provides follow up on an as-needed basis through phone calls, home visits and school visits.
? Assures all youth are supervised during program hours
? Completes case notes and appropriate enrollment on a monthly basis. Monitors case note requirements as submitted by Asst. Case Managers.
? Keeps accurate written records and database (IWDS) information on customers and compiles and prepares reports.
? Supports positive youth development by encouraging youth to achieve success in academics as well as in a specific profession.
? Obtains YDPCP Certification.

Job and Career Development
? Networks with local businesses, community groups, organizations and community leaders regarding all aspects of youth employment.
? Works with Howard Area's Adult Employment Division to collaborate on developing relationships with potential employers, hosting educational workshops, networking in the community, and any other activities that promote youth employment
? Develops workshops and assists WIA youth one-on-one regarding job development and career exploration activities (e.g. applying for employment, college and/or scholarships; writing a resume; seeking internship and career shadowing opportunities)
? Provides on-the-job observation and coaching to employed WIA youth
? Serves as a liaison to organizations and businesses that employ WIA youth to ensure WIA youth are top performers and to maintain a strong relationship with the employer

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience or minimum of 3 years of experience working with underserved children and families of various cultural/ethnic backgrounds.

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