Youth Opportunity Advocate

3 days ago

Columbus, Ohio, United States Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services Full time
Job Title: Youth Opportunity Advocate

Company Overview:
Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services is committed to empowering low-income, in-school youth (ages 16-21) to achieve self-sufficiency. We are seeking an experienced Youth Opportunity Advocate to join our team.

Estimated Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 per year.

Job Description:
The Youth Opportunity Advocate will work with young people to develop their life and career plans, build critical skills, and achieve their long-term goals. Through advocacy, case management, and career pathway development, the advocate will empower youth to succeed in education, training, employment, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:
• Advocacy: Provide personalized support to help each participant overcome obstacles and achieve their goals, working closely with schools, employers, and community organizations to access resources and opportunities.
• Case Management: Link participants to essential community resources, educational programs, and skill-building opportunities to ensure their success and overall well-being.
• Career Development: Connect participants with hands-on experiences in high-demand career fields and support their pursuit of occupational training and military service as a viable career path.
• Goal-Setting and Planning: Work with each participant to develop a customized Individual Opportunity Plan (IOP) that aligns with their goals and sets them on a path to achieve success. Use the Goal 4 It Model to teach effective goal-setting strategies.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate strong, supportive relationships with participants, fostering trust and motivation while guiding them toward their goals.
• Progress Tracking and Documentation: Document participant interactions, progress, challenges, and achievements through case notes, maintaining a clear and accurate record of each individual's journey.
• Program Awareness and Engagement: Actively promote the program to potential participants, ensuring smooth enrollment and continued engagement throughout the duration of the program.
• Enrollment and Onboarding Support: Assist new participants with the enrollment process, including document collection, form completion, and assessments, to ensure a seamless start.
• Ongoing Participant Engagement: Maintain regular contact with participants, engaging them at least twice a month during active programming and once a month during the follow-up phase.
• Caseload Management: Manage a caseload of up to 75 participants, including both those actively enrolled and those in the 12-month follow-up period after exiting the program.
• Field Visits: Conduct home visits, worksite, and training provider visits to ensure the participant's continued success and engagement.
• Continuous Professional Development: Participate in training sessions, staff meetings, and county- and state-led professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Bilingual candidates preferred: Ability to communicate fluently in both written and spoken language.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage participants and families in various settings.
• Comfortable using computers and technology to support program activities.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License with proof of insurance and a safe driving record required. Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be available for crisis management and flexible hours when needed.

Benefits:
Please note that benefits may vary based on company policies and local laws.

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