Youth Counselor- Minneapolis, MN

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Youth Employment Counselor – Minneapolis, MN

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Sr. Youth Program Manager STARTING WAGE: $24.04 ABOUT HIRED

At Hired, we believe every person is one good job away from a stable and promising future. We specialize in supporting individuals whose opportunities have been shaped by historic and systemic inequities. We strive to provide coaching and skill-building opportunities at every step of their journey while helping individuals stabilize by meeting their basic needs and navigating systems of support. Through the culmination of these efforts, we believe will ultimately enable them to provide for their families, advance in their career, and pursue their purpose.

We look for these skills in a talented individual to join our team and strive to cultivate an environment that harnesses the collective power of these values and experiences each team member brings in pursuit of Hired’s mission and values. Hire’s mission is to nurture purpose and advance economic opportunity for all through individualized employment and career services. Our values include:

• Putting People First
• Going the Extra Mile
• Advancing Equity
• Working Together

In addition to competitive salaries, Hired offers work/life balance supported by a hybrid schedule and a generous paid time off program that includes vacation, personal & health, 3 floating holidays and 12 observed holidays. Other benefit offerings include Health & Dental;
Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA);
Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employer Paid Life Insurance;
Minnesota Paid Family Medical Leave; 401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution;
Voluntary Life, Vision, Legal Insurance, and employee referral program.

HIRED is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, familial status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Best candidates will have strong ties and connections in Minneapolis and St. Paul. This position is working directly with young adults aged 16-28 that have/were involved in gang and/or gun violence. Prior experience working with young adults, justice-involved individuals or other community-based case management programming is preferred.

The counselor’s role is to assist them in re-engaging in school and/or the workforce. The counselor will assist participants to graduate from high school or obtain a GED and will assist high school graduates in exploring and enrolling in post-secondary or short-term training programs. Work is done at the office, in schools, in the community and in the home. Must be willing to do home visits or meet youth in the community.

Responsible for the case management, employment counseling and coordination of career and support services for enrolled program participants seeking reemployment and/or economic self-sufficiency. Responsible for a designated caseload while meeting all critical performance goals including position performance goals and program contract goals. A vehicle, driver’s license and insurance are required. Hired offers a hybrid schedule working from home and the office.

• Conduct or assist in conducting group or one-on-one program information overviews for potential participants.
• Determine program eligibility of participants through formal and informal inquiry and screening, complete enrollment paperwork per program requirements, conduct or assist in conducting formal enrollment sessions.
• Assess and evaluate participant’s physical, social, vocational, educational and employment situation to determine participant strengths and identify barriers.
• Administer appropriate assessment and screening tools per program requirements or guidelines.

• In consultation with participant, develop reasonable, realistic short and long-term goals.
• Develop an appropriate plan with specific timelines and measurable goals.
• Provide ongoing coaching and employment counseling.
• Refer participant to internal and external resources, assist in coordinating resources. Consult with service…