Youth Career Advisor

4 weeks ago

Las Vegas, United States Equus Full time
Company Description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

As a Youth Career Coach, you will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting young individuals aged 16-24 years old - as they navigate their career paths. Your primary objective will be to assist them in identifying their interests, strengths, and goals, and then developing strategies to achieve them. You will provide personalized coaching, mentorship, and resources to help youth explore various career options, make informed decisions, and successfully transition into the workforce or higher education.

- Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with clients to aid in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment. This includes assessment, individualized attention and coordination.

-Your primary objective will be to empower at-risk youth to overcome barriers, explore meaningful career options, and develop the skills and confidence needed to achieve their goals. You will work closely with these individuals to address their unique needs and circumstances, offering personalized coaching and mentorship to help them build a brighter future.

- Provide consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up

- Conduct new customer orientation - Help to ensure that positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract - Work with schools, account managers and management to ensure appropriate documentation is completed and received

- Facilitate all professional development workshops

- Maintain organized database of clients and keep detailed documentation of all contacts with clients - Ensure participants follow through with planned activities as outlined in contract with funding agency

- Provide individualized assessment of work, provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies when needed

- Accurately complete required documentation for enrollment

- Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes and ensure that post-placement contacts are made as required by specific contract

- Create solutions to participant attendance problems

- Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed (participation, placement)

- Manage programs, including the coordination of introductory workshops, the facilitation of weekly workshops, the issuance of grants in accordance with predetermined allocation targets, and collection of placement data

- Manage the programmatic offerings of the Centers job preparation workshops to ensure a business-driven curriculum, a high quality of presentation, a satisfactory participation rate, clear messaging of next steps, and a tangible output

- Work collaboratively with the business services team to identify which jobs are available, what qualifications are needed, and which workshops and trainings can best prepare jobseekers for these positions

- Develop and maintain a standard communication plan to keep staff aware of center-wide issues and their role in meeting operational goals

- Participate in activities including training, capacity building, and professional development - Work with leadership to identify operational challenges and to design and implement process improvements

- Provide operational support and coverage as needed

- Assist in the intake services for the Center

- Provide operations support for all compliance driven standards

- May be assigned other tasks and duties reasonably related to their job responsibilities

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require

- A working knowledge of MS Office and Google docs

- Two years of experience in career advisement and development, workshop facilitation, developing workforce curriculum, public speaking and content development

- Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts

- Demonstrated telephone, computer and strong written and verbal communication skills

- Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to thrive in environments with multiple stakeholders, frequent change, and diverse objectives

- Professional understanding of a vast array of occupations and career paths, ideally including those in the healthcare field

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, social services, healthcare and/or communications and/or a combination of education and experience.

- Customer service experience required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This position will work within Clark County. May work at multiple locations.

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

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.

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