What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Workforce Specialist - Juvenile Rehabilitation position at Educational Service District 112?
General Responsibilities
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. The person in this role will work with youth at Green Hill School located in Chehalis, Washington.
Essential Functions:
- Provide pre-employment transition services and workforce development for youth in the juvenile secure facilities and community facilities.
- Teach and support implementation of Workplace Readiness, Self-Advocacy, Job Exploration and post-secondary counseling to youth in DCYF's Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR).
- Work with school districts and partner agencies to collaboratively serve targeted populations.
- Complete business outreach to develop employment placements and career related learning experiences for youth in support of their employment goals.
- Provide supervision and guided support to youth before, during, and after work based learning experience.
- Provide required documentation to enable participants to receive school credit when possible.
- Prepare required documentation for hiring and payroll for student paid work-based learning experience.
- Partner with the Career Connect Network to support career explore, prep, and launch opportunities for youth.
- Complete data entry and service documentation to program standards.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with program partners, staff, and administration to ensure programs are implemented and youth have access to the programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree or higher.
- Experience in an educational setting and/or vocational programs for youth 14 to 25 years of age.
- Experience with at-risk youth programs and/or working in a secure facility.
- Experience inputting information into a database.
- Valid driver's license.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,672.71 - $66,518.37 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $54,673 - $66,518
