Youth Employment Specialist

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST – MARSHALL OFFICE

Full-Time | $21 - $26 per hour | Monday – Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Are you passionate about helping individuals build meaningful careers? The Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council (SWPIC) is seeking a Youth Employment Specialist to provide youth employment and trainings services in Southwest Minnesota.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and deliver assigned youth program activities and special projects
• Assessment of customer interests, abilities, and needs for employment & training services
• Exploration of various career opportunities
• Develop employment/career/support service plan for each participant
• Maintain knowledge of program guidelines and budget
• Regularly monitor progress with customers and worksites
• Make employer contacts for work experience/job shadow for customers
• Work as the link between the employer and the youth participant
• Develop and maintain quality working relationships with other social and youth serving agencies in the assigned area

Qualifications:

• Related experience and/or education equivalent to an Associate’s degree or higher in social services, counseling, social work, psychology, human resources, business, or a related field
• Interest and knowledge in youth service, education, and employment and training programs
• Valid driver’s license & ability to travel occasionally within multi-county service area
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with participants, community groups, employers, and function as a member of a team;
• Ability to communicate and work with people from diverse economic, cultural, and religious backgrounds
• Ability to express self both orally and in writing and ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits include:
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Dental/Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST), 401(k) with employer matching, Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Mileage Reimbursement.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. A Proud Partner of the American Job Center Network. Upon request, this information is available in alternate format.