Youth Counselor, Internship Specialist

COIC Youth Mentor

COIC is looking for a passionate individual who enjoys both mentoring and empowering at risk youth but also networking and developing relationships with local employers.

What you would be doing:

• Outreach – Work with an existing network of employers in addition to reaching out to local employers to secure internship opportunities for youth interested in exploring career pathways and developing employable skills.
• Mentor – coach and motivate underserved and underrepresented youth that may not otherwise have career pathways open to them. Guide and coach these individuals on how to explore and develop career opportunities to bring about both personal and financial stability in their lives.

The impact you will have on the Community:

• Strengthen and positively grow the local workforce and economy.
• Promote the value, contributions, and self-worth of local underserved and underrepresented youth.

This is a salaried position at $4,188.00 - $6,923.00/Monthly, DOE and Qualifications. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for working with youth and young adults with a background in mentoring or coaching individuals facing barriers to success. Experience developing and fostering relationships in the community a plus. Come join the COIC team and work for an organization serving and doing great things in Klamath Falls!

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position and is subject to change. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employment remains AT-WILL at all times.

• Develop and implement a solid skills training program for youth assigned to the case manager's caseload.
• Responsible for carrying out work assignments ensuring that work is performed in a safe manner and with quality outcomes.
• Responsible for enrolling eligible youth into both federally and state-funded grant opportunities carrying out all associated case management duties.
• Meet with eligible youth in local high schools, alternative high schools, community colleges and other partner agencies to recruit and enroll appropriate youth into the Youth Compass Internship program. Focus on internship placement to provide necessary work skills for future employment.
• Provide necessary case management services, including follow-up services to youth including paperwork from enrollment to termination for those youth who are enrolled concurrently in the Oregon Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title 18 program.
• Develop and place youth in the local community in paid internships.
• Provide regular follow-up on placements to evaluate student progress.
• Work with classroom instructors to ensure youth are making progress towards their educational goals, COIC programs, local high schools, and other local partner organizations.
• Assist with conferences and evaluation of each student's progress.
• Develop and teach career search and work readiness classes for COIC youth.
• Assist youth in becoming work-ready, helping youth work past barriers to make them more employable in the future.
• Work under the direct supervision of the WIOA Youth Employment and Training Manager.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently, diplomatically, and as part of a team.
• Ability to self-manage time effectively and efficiently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Central Oregon labor market, the public/private business sectors, and local community resources.
• Knowledge of group facilitation, counseling techniques, and teaching methods.
• Must be proficient in the use of Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Education Requirements:

A high school diploma and two years of relevant experience in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted. Must have one (1) year's supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to clearly communicate in person or over the telephone. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must have the ability to lift 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Work Environment:
Work will reside in a typical office environment, with regular travel to school districts, internship sites and other youth partner program sites within the community. Some travel between offices, to training/staffing events.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a…