Workforce Advisor

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Summary:

To provide leadership, program development and implementation for Workforce Development programming throughout the year through the YWCA center-based program. This position will maintain a caseload of a minimum of 25 participants, focused on out-of-school youth and young adults ages 16-24. The Workforce Advisor will engage participants in life skill development to support basic needs (access to services), workforce development activities (workshops, skill development), and job searching in the local community.

• Plan for development and implementation of program activities
• Prepare case notes
• Develop service plans for participants
• Manage all required documentation for program operation
• Develop workshops and training activities for participants
• Transport participants as needed for appointments, interviews, etc. related to the program activities
• Requisition and control of program supplies and materials
• Perform minor custodial duties when needed
• Participate in and contribute to agency, regional, and national trainings
• Periodically review operating procedures and make recommendation as necessary to ensure they are current
• Build relationships with youth, families, and stakeholders
• Act in accordance with YWCA mission, policies, and goals
• Represent agency in community activities in consonance with established policies
• Perform other duties as requested and agreed upon

• Oversee the activities and progress of participants on caseload
• Address complaints and resolve problems
• Keep CDO informed of problems, concerns, needs, trends, and unusual situations
• Bring any violation of regulatory issues, company policies, and program procedures immediately

CDO