Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Person doesn't need to have experience in all that, they just want someone personable and outgoing thats open to helping some of the foster kids

Job Summary
•The career development specialist is an energetic, enthusiastic coach who provides ongoing employment support for youth in the Strong Futures Internship Program. Support includes career assessment and counseling, mentoring, facilitating employment workshops that includes the development of soft skills; monitoring of the internship program through regular contact with the internship supervisors and identifying and developing of potential external employers.

Major Responsibilities/Activities
•Directly manage the Strong Futures Internship Program
•Track outcome and goals of the program
•Identify resources which support individual career goals for youth (e.g. educational/vocational programs, internships, trainings)
•Ensure youth participate in workshops, training programs, and employment events
•Work closely with internship/externship program participants and supervisors to ensure goals are being met
•Escort youth to job fairs and other career-building events
•Work collaboratively with internal agency staff to identify employment needs of youth
•Assist in facilitation and development of Independent Living Skills workshop
•Assist Educational Specialists in providing educational support services
•Update databases and submit all necessary reports in a timely manner
•Conduct outreach to community organizations and maintain a positive rapport with all constituents
•Assist department in coordination of special eventsAdministrative Assistance, Administrative Office, Data Entry, Review Resumes, Providing Assistance

Job Tags

Internship, Work at office,

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