Youth Advisor

Youth Advisor

Youth Employment Counselor

(2 Temporary Positions)

The City of Alexandria is located in Northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Youth Advisorpositions.

An Overview

Counselors assist with ensuring efficient and effective program operations by identifying and recruiting qualified youth, implementing program activities, recruiting private and public sector employers for programs, establishing good customer relations with employers and monitoring work site performance, assisting with the development of employment training curriculum and leading employment training workshops, providing employment counseling, working with participants in developing good work habits, and serving as a role model. Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Should Bring

The ideal candidates should have some knowledge of employment and training needs of economically disadvantaged youth, experience with utilizing data base management systems to support case work activities, ability to align day to day work responsibilities to program objectives, ability to work in collaboration with a team to coordinate and implement service plans, ability to work independently within the framework of complex scheduling and program regulations, ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

The Opportunity

• Determine applicants' eligibility for Youth Services Programs.
• Provide recommendations for the development of transition plans and activities that enhance participants' employability and address barriers to participants achieving employment goals.
• Conduct program orientation for participants and work site supervisors.
• Conduct weekly work/training site visits to provide guidance and support to participants.
• Coordinate transportation.
• Utilize Web Harmony as primary source for case management notes and documentation.
• Maintain participant records related to hours worked, attendance, and wages.
• Prepare and distributes required program paperwork.
• Identify programmatic problems and seeks appropriate resolution from supervisor.
• Perform special duties / projects as assigned.

About the Department

The Center for Economic Support provides programs and services for Public Benefits, Community Services, and Employment and Training. Our mission is to provide direct services to City of Alexandria residents in need of temporary assistance with food, shelter, employment and State medical assistance as they strive toward self-sufficiency.

Completion of college-level courses in counseling, education, social work or related field, one year of experience in human service work involving public contact, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Employees must possess a valid Driver's License issued by the state of their residence.

Completion of college-level courses in counseling, education, social work or related field; one year of experience in human service work involving public contact; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Employees must possess a valid Driver's License issued by the state of their residence.

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment checks to include Criminal Record Check, VA State Child Abuse/Neglect Registry, Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Database, Driver's License from state of residence and education/certifications.

This is a temporary position.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM.