JOB DEVELOPER- IDHS CYEP

Description

Provides mentorship and advocacy services to youth ages 16 – 24 with a consistent caseload of 40 youth. Works with each youth to develop an Individualized Service Plan to address areas for improvement and connect to employment and/or educational opportunities.   

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with recruiting and retaining 100 youth into employability skills training, subsidized placement, and long-term employment. 
• Works with Coordinator to develop and implement an employer engagement strategy to develop subsidized and unsubsidized work experiences for youth between the ages of 16 and 24. General range of youth to be placed is 100.
• Subsidized work experiences include short term placement where youth gain technical skills in specific industry and SGA offers payment directly to youth. Documentation is required from each placement that includes agreement, job description, and safety checklist. 
• Unsubsidized placement includes both part- and full-time employment. Employment Verifications must be collected by employer/youth. 
• Develops employer engagement in high demand industries and career pathways. 
• Utilizes Illinois WorkNet Information and Target Occupational Profiles to target employer relationships and potential openings.
• Markets, recruits and maintains relationships with employers that will expose youth to long-term career and education opportunities. 
• Works with Academic Specialist/Mentor and youth to develop an Individualized Service Plan to address areas for improvement; assists with employment placements for specific career goals. 
• Works with SGA leadership to develop and implement hiring events and job fairs for youth. 
• Works with other youth advocates, justice system representatives, etc. to help support youth remain in compliance of all mandates.
• Co-facilitates employability skills training for all youth that will lead to gainful employment.
• Works in collaboration within the targeted communities to cultivate relationships with local community resources.
• Reaches out and re-engage youth that have inconsistent attendance, work with families to bring resources to the home, and connect with programs.
• Conducts Home Visits.
• Participates in recruitment events such as resource fairs, career fairs and tabling at local schools and partner events.
• Transporting students in vehicle to and from program related activities may be required.
• Implements other services requested by SGA.
• Develops relationships in the community and Chicago for worksite placement for youth, enrichment opportunities.
• Conducts required reports and data material to SGA such as the Employability and Life Skills Assessment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

•  Experience working one on one with youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
• Ability to display sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences present in the service population.

Experience/Education Required/Sought:

• Associates Degree in social work, criminal justice or related field, preferred.
• Experience working with teens and young adults, preferred.
• Experience working in neighborhoods on Chicago’s south and west sides.
• Experience working with individuals dealing with factors that put them at-risk of becoming victims of aggressive behavior.
• Evening and weekend availability required.