Academic Specialist/Job Developer

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Provides mentorship and advocacy services to youth ages 16 – 24 with a consistent caseload of 25 youth. Works with each youth to develop an Individualized Service Plan to address areas for improvement and connect to employment and/or educational opportunities.

Key Areas Of Responsibility

• Provides mentorship and advocacy services to youth ages 16 and 24 with a consistent caseload of 25 youth.
• Works with Coordinator to develop and implement an employer engagement strategy to develop paid work experiences for youth between the ages of 16 and 24.
• Markets, recruits and maintains relationships with employers that will expose youth to long-term career and education opportunities.
• Works with the Second Chance case management team to develop an Individualized Service Plan to address areas for improvement such as housing, academics, social emotional learning, counseling referrals, life skills, etc.
• Works with SGA leadership to develop and implement hiring events and job fairs for youth.
• Co-facilitates employability skills training for all youth that will lead to gainful employment.
• Completes employability skills checklist, conduct all WIOA Modules, & ensure pre/post assessment.
• Assist in-school youth to improve educational outcomes.
• Reaches out and re-engage youth that have inconsistent attendance, work with families to bring resources to the home, and connect with programs.
• Collects, reviews, and analyzes all transcripts for youth to determine GED or High School Diploma track.
• Utilizes Labor Market Data and information to help guide youth in career and education goals.
• Works in collaboration within the targeted communities to cultivate relationships with local community resources.
• Conducts Home visits.
• Transporting students in vehicle to and from program related activities may be required.
• Implements other services requested by SGA or funder.
• Enters daily attendance, case notes into ETO.
• Coordinates with the Program Manager to provide ongoing program support and implementation.
• Ensures files remain up-to-date and in compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Experience working one on one with youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
• Ability to display sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences present in the service population.
  
  

Experience/Education Required/Sought

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, criminal justice or related field (Required)
• Experience working with teens and young adults (Required)
• Experience working as a case manager/caseworker
• Experience working in neighborhoods in Waukegan/North Chicago/Lake County.
• Experience working with individuals dealing with factors that put them at-risk of becoming victims of aggressive behavior.
• Evening and weekend availability required.
  
  

Salary Description

45,000-46,000