What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kansas Youth Connector (20 hours / part-time) position at Lifeskills Connection Inc.?
Position
Youth Connector (20 hours / part-time)
Reports To
Program Coordinator
Department
Connect Program
FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt
Primary Position Objectives
The Youth Connector helps to prepare youth, ages 14-24, to successfully enter and maintain employment. This includes career exploration, work readiness training, opportunities to gain work experience, occupational skills training and engaging local business to support these efforts.
Position Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Brief Description of Duties
Administration
Procedures
This is a remote position, but travel is required within a
17-county northeast Kansas territory. This position is part-time - expected 20 hours/week
- Facilitate work readiness training for youth ages 14-24
- Assist youth to create a plan to meet their individual employment goals
- Actively support youth to pursue employment through job leads, resume development, and mock interviews
- Coordinate and promote opportunities for career exploration and hands-on learning
- Outreach to businesses and organizations to create opportunities for youth, including paid work experience
- Maintain and grow business relationships
- Establish and monitor work experience sites that support youth goals and career interests
- Support youth and employer relationships to promote successful job placement and retention
- Create and distribute marketing materials to recruit employers and youth participants
- Keep detailed records to document services
- Assists coordinator in assessing the effectiveness of the training component, as well as satisfaction of the participants and employers
- Work as part of a support team for youth participants, many experiencing barriers such as homelessness
- Effectively collaborate with program staff and partners, including the local workforce board, Youth Housing Demonstration Project team, and the local Youth Action Board (YAB)
- This position could develop into full-time
Position Competencies
Key Competencies
Performance Standards/Results
Effective
Communication
- Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
- Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
- Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend
Organization of Work
- Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously
- Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
- Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth
- Initiate and respond to suggestions for improving service
Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel
Experience
Experience providing social service supports to youth ages 14-24, coordinating and monitoring internships, work experience, job shadows, and informational interviews, experience supporting clients in workforce development programs and knowledge of Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; or Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, and two years related experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud. Travel will require the use of your personal vehicle. Occasional evenings and weekends maybe required for program events.
LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources, 833-311-1661, or hr@lifeskillsconnection.com for assistance.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.
The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.
