Job Opening: Youth Employment Specialist
- Company
- Kansas WorkforceONE
- Location
- Garden City, KS
- Posted on
- May 17, 2024
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12932177
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Youth Employment Specialist is responsible for providing specialized
support and guidance to youth with disabilities, with the goal of
facilitating their successful entry into the workforce and promoting
self-sufficiency. This role involves assessing individual needs,
providing career exploration opportunities, delivering job readiness
training, and fostering connections with employers who embrace diversity
and inclusivity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Individualized Career Counseling: Conduct comprehensive assessments
to identify each youth\'s strengths, interests, and vocational
goals, and develop personalized employment plans accordingly.
- Job Readiness Training: Deliver workshops and one-on-one coaching
sessions focused on resume writing, interview skills, workplace
etiquette, and self-advocacy to enhance participants\'
employability.
- Internship and Work Experience Placement: Facilitate placements in
internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning
opportunities tailored to the interests and abilities of youth with
disabilities.
- Job Development: Cultivate partnerships with local businesses,
nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to create inclusive
job opportunities and secure placements for program participants.
- Accommodation Assistance: Collaborate with employers to identify
and implement reasonable accommodations and assistive technologies
that support the success and retention of youth with disabilities in
the workplace.
- Follow-Up Support: Provide ongoing support and mentoring to
participants after placement, addressing any challenges they
encounter and offering guidance on career advancement and workplace
navigation.
- Community Resource Referral: Connect youth and their families
with additional support services, such as transportation assistance,
housing resources, health and wellness programs, and financial
counseling.
- Data Management and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of
participant progress, employer partnerships, and program outcomes,
and generate reports as needed for funding compliance and program
evaluation purposes.
- Advocacy and Outreach: Advocate for the rights and inclusion of
youth with disabilities in the workforce and engage in outreach
activities to raise awareness and promote collaboration among
stakeholders.