Youth Workforce Specialist - Juvenile Rehabilitation

Under the direction of the Youth Workforce Program Manager, the Youth Workforce Specialist develops and provides work-based learning services and career related learning experiences to youth in Echo Glen Children’s Center, Green Hill School, Oakridge Community Facility, Woodinville Community Facility, Touchstone Community Facility, and Harbor Heights.

Salary:

The full range for this position is $56,700.80 - $68,972.80. Offers are made at the entry level of the range.

Assignment:

The position is full-time, year-round, and located in Aberdeen Washington, within Stafford Creek Corrections Center, a Department of Corrections facility. The person in this role will work with young men ages 18 to 25 to provide leadership and independent living skills as well as work readiness training. Our services will assist in their growth through direct instruction and case management.

A complete application will include:

1. Work history going back 10 years (if applicable) 
2. At least three professional reference's contact information
3. A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
4. A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application
5. A copy of your Associate's Degree or higher

Essential Functions:

1. Provide pre-employment transition services and workforce development for youth in the juvenile secure facilities and community facilities.  
2. Teach and support implementation of Workplace Readiness, Self-Advocacy, Job Exploration and post-secondary counseling to youth in DCYF's Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR).
3. Work with school districts and partner agencies to collaboratively serve targeted populations.
4. Complete business outreach to develop employment placements and career related learning experiences for youth in support of their employment goals.
5. Provide supervision and guided support to youth before, during, and after work based learning experience.
6. Provide required documentation to enable participants to receive school credit when possible.
7. Prepare required documentation for hiring and payroll for student paid work-based learning experience.
8. Partner with the Career Connect Network to support career explore, prep, and launch opportunities for youth. 
9. Complete data entry and service documentation to program standards.
10. Establish and maintain effective communication with program partners, staff, and administration to ensure programs are implemented and youth have access to the programs.

Other Functions:

1. Participate in staff and team meetings, in-service programs, workshops and seminars.
2. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associate's degree or higher.
2. Experience in an educational setting and/or vocational programs for youth 14 to 25 years of age.
3. Experience with at-risk youth programs and/or working in a secure facility.  
4. Experience inputting information into a database.
5. Valid driver's license.  

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Juvenile Justice, Education, Psychology, Human Development or related field.
2. Bilingual Experience with at-risk youth programs.
3. Experience using computer word processing and database software.

Working Conditions:

1. Travel to program sites.
2. Variety of settings including secure facilities, outdoors, office, and classroom environment.
3. Flexible hours as necessary, including occasional evening work hours.
4. Regular attendance during scheduled work hours.

Employment Requirements:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.

Salary : $56,701 - $68,973