Education and Employment Specialist
3 weeks ago
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as an Education and Employment Specialist. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting current and former foster youth in reaching their educational and employment goals.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement individualized education and employment plans for youth, focusing on post-secondary education, career development, and obtaining and maintaining a living wage.
- Form and maintain relationships with local employers, educational programs, and community resources to support job linkages and provide youth with access to employment opportunities.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and support to youth in developing skills and strategies to secure and maintain employment, including resume development, interviewing, and job maintenance.
- Lead workshops and education events for youth, focusing on career education, job-seeking skills, and other pre- and post-employment related skills.
- Document and track all meetings with youth, including case notes and progress updates, within required timelines.
- Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, education, or a related field.
- Two years of full-time social work or casework employment in the field of family or child welfare services, or one year of experience working with youth in career development and job placement capacities.
- Excellent knowledge of education and employment resources for youth in the Gulf Region.
- General knowledge of the issues facing Transition Aged Foster Youth.
- Ability to work collaboratively, but with the capacity to work independently.
- Valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
- Ability to pass a Community Care Licensing background check.
- 15 days of vacation time in the first year.
- 12 days of sick time.
- 2 floating holidays.
- 15 paid holidays.
- Employees UCH plan with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place on certain plans.
- Principal dental and vision coverage with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place.
- Paid baby bonding leave.
- Healthcare and Dependent care FSA plans.
- Principal basic life and voluntary life insurance coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions.
- Annual reimbursement for continuing education.
- Paid sabbatical.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
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