Workforce Advisor – Youth Position Available In Onondaga, New York

Workforce Advisor – Youth 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 960 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The focus of CNY Works Youth Workforce Programs and Services Team is to engage 14 to 24-year-old participants in a variety of skill-enrichment activities that will enable them to make better educational and occupational decisions and help prepare them for careers, not just entry-level jobs. The mission of the Youth Workforce Programs and Services Team is to provide high quality services for youth and young adults that incorporate the required 14 WIOA youth elements, including career exploration and guidance, support for educational attainment, opportunities for skills training in in-demand industries and occupations, provide mentoring culminating with placement in a career with a clear pathway for continued success. Its goal is to provide the community and its employers with a positive view of the local emerging job-ready workforce.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promote Youth Workforce Programs and Services.
• Case manage each youth using WIOA program elements as the basis for assessment. Assess, plan, facilitate, evaluate, and advocate for options and services to meet each youth’s comprehensive needs through communication, referrals, and available resources. Promote quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Identify, develop, coordinate, and facilitate youth appropriate workshops and skills training.
• Develop strong working relationships with community agencies and local high schools to recruit targeted participants to enhance skills and provide valuable work experience at appropriate work sites.
• Represent CNY Works as needed at events that educate community members and business representatives about the Youth program opportunities and benefits.
• Perform outreach to businesses to become worksites and educate them on the benefits and responsibilities to local youth participants. Prepare worksite agreements for review by the Director of Youth Workforce Services and signature by the Executive Director.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of bi-weekly timesheets from all assigned worksites.
• Perform frequent monitoring of assigned worksites and assess the progress of each Youth placed with site supervisors. Complete final evaluations of the worksite’s and Youth’s success.
• Administer testing such as TABE and NWRC as required for customers of the One-Stop.
• Provide program support and services to the Summer Youth Employment Program.
• Ensure all documentation of services and activities are accurate and complete in the OSOS database and entered in real-time.
• Follow up with Youth program exiters and compile outcome data over a specified time frame.
• Act as the on-call staff member for Youth who walk into the One-Stop seeking information or services.
• Meet one-on-one with youth to conduct resume reviews and help with job searches.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Bachelor’s degree in social services with two to three years of experience, OR an Associate’s degree with five to ten years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience in working with youth, youth services and/or youth with barriers will be considered. Strong demonstrated understanding of community organizations and related services highly desirable. CNY Works is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$42,500.00 – $47,500.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evenings as needed Monday to Friday Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person