What are the responsibilities and job description for the Out of School Youth Specialist position at Brightpoint?
JOB DUTIES
- Provide one-on-one case management. Perform initial client assessment with emphasis on self-sufficiency and independence.
- With youth participation, devise and develop individual work plans designed to move the youth to self-sufficiency and independence.
- Provide detailed, thorough monitoring of youth adherence to work plans by persistent and consistent follow-up through home visits, office visits, and off-site visits.
- Recruit youth by obtaining referrals from in-house and outside resources and the community at large.
- Comply with all WlOA documentation requirements in a timely fashion including contacts and activities involving youth, employers, and other groups; develop and maintain a well-organized filing system. Record information and data daily, using the WlOA data management system. It is understood that a minimum of 15-30 minutes per day is required to maintain the electronic data bases.
- Assist youth enroll in and attend High School Equivalency (HSE) classes in order to earn their diplomas.
- Assist the Resource Coordinator in recruiting employers for work-based learning experiences for OSY youth participants. Assist youth in the employment process.
- Assist youth in finding and maintaining quality employment, post-secondary educational, and/or short-term training certification programs; work closely with students and employers for 12 months after completion of the program.
- Advocate for the program and develops a pool of effective community support resources by working with employers, parents, civic groups and legislators to build awareness of and support for the program; develops job opportunities, participates in public relations activities, attends meetings and speaks to various community groups.
- Communicate accurate and timely information to the Program and Assistant Program Managers concerning progress related to assigned projects/activities and client work plans. Express any needs, concerns, and/or problems in completing projects.
- Awareness of all programs, projects, and activities provided by various departments of the agency.
- Participate in supervision and group meetings with Program and Assistant Program Manager.
- Implement Brightpoint Values at all times.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 3 years social service case management experience required .Public Affairs, Social Work, or Psychology preferred. Emphasis on case management techniques, counseling skills, and networking skills.
- Experience working with youth accompanied by knowledge of adolescent development issues.
- Must successfully complete Family Development Specialist Training if available. This includes maintaining these certifications.
- When driving for Brightpoint, the employee must have the ability to provide own transportation as needed, have a valid Indiana driver's license and must maintain minimum liability limits of $100,000/$300,000 on auto insurance.
Salary : $100,000 - $300,000
