Youth Talent Development Professional

1 month ago

Lexington KY USA, United States Equus Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Youth Talent Development Specialist to join our team at Equus Workforce Solutions. As a key member of our workforce development team, you will play a critical role in helping high school seniors prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide employment services and support to high school seniors, including life skills, job readiness, and job search assistance.
  • Assess participant needs and competencies to create individualized education and employment goals.
  • Develop and strengthen relationships with participants and community members through effective communication.
  • Ensure regular and timely communications of available opportunities and provide coaching to support goals and job attainment and retention.
  • Maintain familiarity with available resources for participants' varying demographics and needs.
  • Assist as needed in program orientation, life skills and job readiness workshops, and front desk coverage.
  • Engage in team meetings and trainings to promote professional development, service effectiveness, and achievement of metrics.
  • Initiate community outreach to increase visibility, enhance program awareness, and create cohesion of services with other community resource organizations.
  • Maintain scheduled, regular contact with participants in a variety of locations to assess job retention/advancement issues.
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in social services or a related field; minimum two years of experience working with a targeted population is required.
  • Ability to develop trust and rapport while maintaining professional and productive interactions with a diverse population.
  • Excellent, inclusive written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all forms and other verbal or written information.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the principles of effective youth-adult partnerships.
  • Strong self-motivation: ability to meet tight deadlines and balance multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Case Management/Career Development experience preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience in workforce center operations and their programs (WIOA) and/or interviewing and employment counseling.
  • Understanding and awareness of the needs of disadvantaged individuals and other persons who face barriers to employment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Business Suite.
About Equus Workforce Solutions

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, we put the industry's best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

We are strengthened by diversity and committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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