Workforce Advisor - Youth Workforce Services

Department Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Youth Workforce Advisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with young adults and possess a strong background in social work, mentoring, and workforce development. The focus of the 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.

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work/social services with two to three years of experience or an associate's degree with five or more years of experience desired; however, a high school degree with relevant experience and a willingness to learn will be considered.
• Proven experience in working with young adults, especially those with barriers to employment.
• Strong demonstrated understanding of community organizations and related services.
• Must have own transportation and valid driver's license to visit community partners and worksites throughout Onondaga county.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults while gaining valuable experience in the field of youth workforce development. If you are passionate about empowering young adults and helping them reach their full potential, we encourage you to apply.

CNY Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage those with similar values to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.35 - $26.10 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Syracuse, NY 13203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $26