Out Of School Youth (Osy) Specialist

## [Position: Out of School Youth (OSY) Specialist *]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""} [Location:Impact Institute, Kendallville, IN (serving DeKalb, Noble, Lagrange, Steuben counties) ]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""} [Hours: 7:30- 4:30 Monday through Friday (some evenings and weekends)*]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""} {#position-out-of-school-youth-osy-specialist-locationimpact-institute-kendallville-in-serving-dekalb-noble-lagrange-steuben-counties-hours-730--430-monday-through-friday-some-evenings-and-weekends align="left"}

[Starting Salary Range: \$40,019.20]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""} [JOB SUMMARY]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""} {#job-summary align="left"}

[[Responsible for assisting out of school youth in achieving self-sufficiency related goals through our Workforce Investment Opportunities Act (WlOA) program. Assess youth; develop work plans using goals and objectives, and monitor youth progress with strong commitment to follow-up. Provide direct Brightpoint services as warranted. Provide information and referral to other providers as necessary.]{candara\",sans-serif\"=""}]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""}

[JOB DUTIES]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""} {#job-duties align="left"}

• [[Assist the Resource Coordinator in recruiting employers for work-based learning experiences for OSY youth participants. Assist youth in the employment process.]{candara\",sans-serif\"=""}]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""}
• [[Participate in supervision and group meetings with Program and Assistant Program Manager.]{candara\",sans-serif\"=""}]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""}
• [[Provide detailed, thorough monitoring of youth adherence to work plans by persistent and consistent follow-up through home visits, office visits, and off-site visits.]{candara\",sans-serif\"=""}]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""}
• [[Communicate accurate and timely information to the Program and Assistant Program Managers concerning progress related to assigned projects/activities and client work plans. Express any needs, concerns, and/or problems in completing projects.]{candara\",sans-serif\"="" ]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""}
• [[Provide one-on-one case management. Perform initial client assessment with emphasis on self-sufficiency and independence.]{candara\",sans-serif\"=""}]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""}
• [[Awareness of all programs, projects, and activities provided by various departments of the agency.]{candara\",sans-serif\"=""}]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""}
• [[Recruit youth by obtaining referrals from in-house and outside resources and the community at large.]{candara\",sans-serif\"=""}]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""}
• [[Assist youth enroll in and attend High School Equivalency (HSE) classes in order to earn their diplomas.]{candara\",sans-serif\"=""}]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""}
• [[Advocate for the program and develops a pool of effective community support resources by working with employers, parents, civic groups and legislators to build awareness of and support for the program; develops job opportunities, participates in public relations activities, attends meetings and speaks to various community groups.]{candara\",sans-serif\"=""}]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""}
• [[Assist youth in finding and maintaining quality employment, post-secondary educational, and/or short-term training certification programs; work closely with students and employers for 12 months after completion of the program.]{candara\",sans-serif\"=""}]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""}
• [[With youth participation, devise and develop individual work plans designed to move the youth to self-sufficiency and independence.]{candara\",sans-serif\"=""}]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""}
• [[Comply with all WlOA documentation requirements in a timely fashion including contacts and activities involving youth, employers, and other groups; develop and maintain a well-organized filing system. ]{candara\",sans-serif\"=""}[Record ]{candara\",sans-serif\"=""}[information and data daily, using the WlOA data management system. It is understood that a minimum of 15-30 minutes per day is required to maintain the electronic data bases.]{candara\",sans-serif\"=""}]{times="" new="" roman\",serif\"=""}

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