Youth Advocate

Salary $45,000 year

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then the Youth Advocate position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

As the Youth Advocate you will provide support and assistance to youth program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement. This position requires an organized individual who can efficiently handle several responsibilities simultaneously.

**NOTE: This is a grant-based position starting in January expected to last for six months.

Successful Elements:

• Provide individualized basic skills assessment and identify employment goals based on career interest, ability and personal development considerations
• Develop Individual Services Strategy in conjunction with youth
• Assist youth in accomplishing the goals of the Individual Service Strategy
• Build one-on-one working relationships with youth to assist in mitigating challenges to obtaining and retaining employment
• Facilitate educational activities in individual and group settings to remediate basic skills and increase functional educational levels
• Coordinate onsite and offsite career awareness field trips with employers and educational facilities
• Provide comprehensive case management and follow-up to ensure positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract
• Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies as needed
• Establish detailed documentation of all client records to maintain organized database and generate all project reports as needed
• Provide regular updates to Youth Program Manager

• Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements:

• **NOTE: This is a grant-based position starting in January expected to last for six months.
• Bachelor's degree in business, education, training, human resources or related area is preferred
• Experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively as a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent follow-through when corresponding with partners, staff and customers
• Must have a valid driver’s license & clean driving record
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Bring your expertise to EDSI where you will be able to live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support!