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TYCCA Youth Advisor
Position: The Youth Connection Career Academies (TYCCA) Youth Advisor
Reports To: Division Director
Date Written/Revised: 3.8.2023
The TYCCA Case Management Youth Advisors will provide case management services to TYCCA youth to ensure their needs are met to promote successful outcomes and program completion. Case Management Youth Advisors will coordinate and provide life skills development, career planning, coaching and supportive services. These services can include but are not limited to assistance with housing, food, child care, transportation, mental health support and referrals. The primary goal is to help participants find and obtain job related resources, post-secondary education opportunities, and supportive services.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Develop and maintain contacts with organizations and educational institutions making TYCCA presentations for the purpose of outreach, recruitment, and securing opportunities for TYCCA youth.
- Provide orientation to youth on the services and eligibility requirements
- Assist clients with determining eligibility, registering, and accessing community and social service needs. Provide transportation as necessary for clients (either directly or indirectly) to ensure clients are able to take advantage of needed services and all required program activities.
- Maintain at least twice a month contact with assigned youth making additional contact as needed to ensure appropriate follow-up and reporting
- Ensure youth participate in life skills and other trainings and workshops to develop the skills necessary to achieve economic independence and effective life skill management.
- Work with Job Developer to assess client skills and interests to provide career planning, post-secondary education opportunities, and job placement assistance
- Maintain accurate, up to date client files.
- Assist with youth summer employment and site monitoring
- Conduct worksite visits as required for program compliance
- Provide exited youth with 12 months of follow-up support to assist clients as needed in maintaining self-sufficiency after completing career academies programs and services
- Meet all grant/contract requirements
- Attend field trips, camping trips, conferences, professional developments, group outings, and home visits
- All other duties as requested by management to help improve the lives of all client participants
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Background checks and clearances as required
- Valid Driver’s License proof of insurance
- Must have reliable transportation and willing to travel
REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
- Must have case management experience with youth ages 14 -24.
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), & Google Drive
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, human services, or a related field
- Two years’ experience working with youth and young adults
- Must be able to navigate virtual platforms (i.e. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
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TYCCA Job Developer & Training Coordinator
Position Title: The Youth Connection Career Academies (TYCCA) Job Developer & Training Coordinator
Reports To: TYCCA Division Director
Date Written/Revised: 3.8.2023
POSITION SUMMARY:
The TYCCA Job Developer and Training Coordinator supports TYCCA youth and young adults with job searching, job placement, apprenticeships, and secondary education opportunities. Establishes and maintain working relationships with employers, industry organizations, and public agencies to identify job openings and secure employment and vocational training opportunities. The Job Developer evaluates our youth’s background, skills, and interest and matches to them to potential job openings or training programs. Facilitates classes that teach employment readiness. Coaches and prepares candidates for interviews and entry into the workforce. Works with TYCC Youth Advisors to support their youth. Develop and execute overall yearly programming to meet and exceed grant/contract requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Initiate and maintain ongoing personal contacts with a variety of business and industry representatives and job placement/training agencies to promote programs for participant placement and identify training opportunities and position qualifications
- Work closely with Youth Advisors to determine career needs, goals, and opportunities
- Refer qualified youth to employers and conduct all necessary follow-up when applicants are placed in positions
- Participate in outreach and recruitment activities
- Adhere to agency confidentiality protocols regarding TYC clients, programs, and services
- Plan, execute, and facilitate training classes for staff and youth
- Plan, execute, and facilitate career fairs and college tours
- Supervise interns
- Provide transportation as necessary for youth (either directly or indirectly)
- Assist youth with summer employment and perform site monitoring
- Attend field trips, camping trips, conferences, professional developments, group outings, and home visits
- All other duties as requested by management to help improve the lives of all client participants
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel
REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
- Must have knowledge of job training, job development, recruitment, and client placement
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to connect with staff, youth, young adults, parents, families, schools, and partners
- Must have strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
- Must have strong knowledge of Google Drive and other technology applications
- Must be highly organized and have great attention to detail
- Must be able to navigate virtual platforms (i.e. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
- Must be highly organized, have great attention to detail, and be self-motivated
- Must be able to create/design forms
- Must be able to multi- task and follow through on issues in a timely manner
- Must prioritize deadlines
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree and equivalent work experience
- Relevant background clearances
Experience:
- Two years of experience that demonstrate use of most of the skills required for this position and in carrying out the kinds of tasks and duties assigned
Licenses or certificates:
- Valid unrestricted Michigan Driver’s License
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