Youth Advocate

Location: St. Louis

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MO St. Louistime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 17 Days Agojob requisition :
R-100103
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* Job Description:

**** Salary:** $45,000

Scope of Position:
To provide support and assistance to youth program participants in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement. This position requires an organized individual who can efficiently handle several responsibilities simultaneously.

Essential Functions:

· Provide individualized basic skills assessment and identify employment goals based on career interest, ability and personal development considerations    
· Develop Individual Services Strategy in conjunction with youth    
· Assist youth in accomplishing the goals of the Individual Service Strategy    
· Build one-on-one working relationships with youth to assist in mitigating challenges to obtaining and retaining employment    
· Facilitate educational activities in individual and group settings to remediate basic skills and increase functional educational levels    
· Coordinate onsite and offsite career awareness field trips with employers and educational facilities    
· Provide comprehensive case management and follow-up to ensure positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract    
· Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies as needed    
· Establish detailed documentation of all client records to maintain organized database and generate all project reports as needed    
· Provide regular updates to Youth Program Manager    
· Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in business, education, training, human resources or related area is preferred    
· Experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred    
· Ability to work independently as well as to function effectively as a team    
· Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts    
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills    
· Excellent follow-through when corresponding with partners, staff and customers    
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.locations:
MO St. Louistime type:
Full time posted on:
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