BACKGROUND: The Summer 2012 YouthWorks program will provide subsidized employment to youth between the ages of 14 and 21 who, at the current time, live in Quincy, Weymouth, Plymouth and Randolph. The actual program dates will run between early July and mid-August 2012, with program ramp-up to begin immediately and wrap-up activities anticipated to run through early- to mid-September. Targeted youth to be enrolled in this program will have a family income not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty guidelines, which includes youth eligibility for the national free or reduced lunch program, as well as another barrier to employment.
POSITION: The South Shore Workforce Investment Board is seeking up to two Case Managers support this program. In partnership with the local town and/or high school, the Case Manager will meet with potential program enrollees, collect eligibility documentation, match enrollees to jobs and provide on-site case management, The case load will be approximately 20 youth.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a grant-funded position with an anticipated start date of no later than June 1, 2012 and a formal grant end date of September 30, 2012.
Report to: YouthWorks Program Manager
JOB DUTIES:
Share YouthWorks program application and additional, mandated forms with internal staff (teachers, guidance counselors, etc.) for distribution to local students/youth
Ensure completion of application and collection of documentation
Forward applicant files to Program Manager for confirmation of eligibility and entry into MOSES database
Collect skills and interest assessment data for eligible youth
Match youth to local job opportunities
Teach safety and workplace readiness training week prior to placement
Serve as primary point of contact and support for program participants
Work with Program Manager to ensure completion of Work-Based Learning Plans, including two reviews
Partner with Program Manager to ensure student and employer satisfaction
Collect timesheets from students and deliver to payroll provider
Pick up paychecks and hand deliver them to students
Provide individual case management services to youth on as-needed basis
Lead weekly 2-hour work readiness workshop/group case management, including on the job communication skills as well as group problem-solving and journaling
Ensure completion of individual "transition" plans to identify post-employment goals
Perform additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Associate's Degree minimum, Bachelor's Degree preferred. Desire to work with high school age youth. At least 3 years of experience in providing case management services to at-risk youth. Job placement experience preferred. Teachers, guidance counselors and other professionals with direct youth services provision experience encouraged to apply. Must be well-organized, flexible, MS Office proficient, skilled in use of the Internet, quick learner. Desire and ability to work as a team member essential. Must have own, reliable transportation and valid drivers license. Job offer dependent on successful CORI.
- Location: South Shore
- Compensation: HOURS AND RATE OF PAY: 20-25 hours per week, $20-25 per hour.
- This is a part-time job.
- This is a contract job.
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