What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Career Facilitator position at Kansas WorkforceONE?
Are you passionate about preparing youth for their career and/or college pathways that will lead to long-term success? If so, the Youth Career Facilitator position sounds like the right opportunity for you.
The Youth Career Facilitator position provides opportunities for youth attending local high schools to explore in-demand careers, develop career readiness skills and gain work experience through Work-Based Learning Activities. These Work-Based Learning activities as listed below are coordinated and delivered in partnership with local school districts. Activities include: workforce development workshops, connections to local employers, work experience/internships, job shadows and career exploration.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and maintain relationships with school district officials and teachers, student participants, employers and local communities to promote and provide WBL activities.
- Act as a liaison and coordinate career awareness experiences in identified employment sectors for student participants that may include guest speakers, job shadowing, mock interviews, field trips, career mentoring and company tours.
- Develop, Coordinate and Facilitate job fairs, career day events, workshops, seminars and other unique employment related activities.
- Collect and report on WBL Activities.
- Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Initiative- Takes initiative and provides creative ideas to improve processes
- Organization- Plans tasks and projects for completion in a timely and organized manner
- Dependability- Is punctual and maintains regular attendance.
- The ability to create and manage a broad network of professional contacts
- Experience in administering workforce development services or case management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Business Services—Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21
