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First Place for Youth · 12 hours ago

Education and Employment Specialist (Bilingual)

Los Angeles, California

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

First Place for Youth is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood. The Education and Employment Specialist (EES) will manage a caseload of youth, providing targeted employment and education case management to help them achieve their goals.

Non Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support youth to identify and work toward employment and educational goals that support independence

Meet with individual youth regularly to develop career related goals and identify steps to achieve goals, including post-secondary education planning

Provide continuous coaching, identify barriers and develop joint plans to achieve success with youth and Youth Advocate

Lead workshops related to career education, job seeking skills and other pre- and post-employment related skills such as resume development, dressing for success, interviewing and job maintenance

Document and track all meetings with youth by creating case notes within internal database and within required timelines

Coach youth participants on handling work-related issues and promote self-advocacy

Assess educational status and interests of youth participants through standard assessments and in 1:1 session with youth

Work with youth on their individualized educational goals focusing on self-sufficiency and identify short-term steps towards reaching these goals

Complete initial and annual assessments with youth participants within program timelines

Plan, organize and lead monthly events for youth

Develop individualized plans with each unique youth considering their individual cultural identity, background and experience

Establish and maintain external collaborations with individuals and businesses to develop employment opportunities for youth

Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization and within respective departments

Complete documentation including Action Plans, assessments and progress notes within required timelines

Attend weekly program meetings, monthly agency staff meetings, and individual weekly supervision with Program Manager or the EE Supervisor

Regularly monitor employment and education data and use data to identify trends and present findings to the team

Participate in agency committees as assigned

Provide on-going orientation and training to staff as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeYouth career developmentFluency in SpanishCultural competencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, education or related field required

One year of experience working with youth in career development and job placement capacities

A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers and increase a sense of belonging

Fluency in Spanish required (reading, writing, and verbal)

Excellent knowledge of education and employment resources for youth in the Bay Area

General knowledge of the issues facing Transition Aged homeless youth

High level of personal accountability for the quality and impact of work

Excellent communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills

Willingness to work collaboratively, but with the capacity to work independently

Must have a dependable car, valid driver's license, and proof of insurance

Must be willing to meet clients in-person at the office or in the field as needed

Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check

Strong communication skills – Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the demonstrated ability to research, assimilate, and analyze information, compose engaging messages, and present data in a clear and inspiring manner

Availability - for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed