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.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties may be assigned)

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:
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 to
CDO