Youth Engagement Specialist Jobs

The Youth Engagement Specialist is responsible for assisting in the daily operation of the On Ramp Resource Center which serves as a drop-in center for young adults 16-24 years of age. The Relatives On Ramp Resource Center is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. The Youth Engagement Specialist serves on a team as the main point of contact for program participants and community members. The Youth Engagement Specialist's primary responsibility is to connect with, and be a support to, youth/young adults who come to On Ramp seeking assistance with housing, education, employment, health and safety and community navigation. This includes the following job functions, assisting with intake assessments, providing support and mentoring young adults in achievement their goals, managing daily workshops, and opening & monitoring participant use of the basic needs areas - the kitchen during meal times, the shower facility, and the laundry room.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School degree required. Two years' experience in the human service field, working with young adults is preferred.

Proficiency in MS Office applications preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.