Youth Services Specialist - Cowlitz

General ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of the Attendance and Reengagement Manager and Youth Workforce Program Manager, the Youth Services Specialist develops and conducts intervention strategies to increase attendance in our region's schools, and provides services to participants in the Youth Workforce program across the ESD 112 region.Salary:The full range for this position is $54,808 - $65,832.00. Offers are made at the entry level of the range. Assignment:This position will support Cowlitz County. It isa full-time, year-round position. Essential Functions/Other FunctionsEssential Functions:When serving as Attendance and Reengagement Specialist

• Work independently with students to facilitate skill-building in the areas of personal and social development.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and other required data.
• Provide consultation and trainings to schools on truancy prevention, best practices that improve attendance, and early warning sign programs.
• Coordinate Community Engagement Boards, recruit and train community Board Members and arrange for Board meetings.
• Provide intervention strategies to increase attendance and reduce truancy in our region's schools.
• Assist with individualized student interventions.
• Conduct home visits.
• Organize Attendance Workshops throughout county.
• Teach Parent Project classes.
• Provide direction and oversight to program volunteers and interns.

When serving as Youth Workforce Specialist

• Partner with the Career Connect Network to support career explore, prep and launch opportunities for middle and high school students.
• Provide required documentation to schools to enable participants to receive school credit when possible.
• Provide supervision and guided support to students before, during and after work based learning experience.
• Complete business outreach to develop employment placements and career related learning experiences for youth.
• Prepare required documentation for hiring and payroll for student paid work-based learning experience.
• Complete data entry and service documentation to program standards.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with program partners, staff, and administration to ensure programs are implemented and youth have access to the programs.
• Teach and support implementation of Work Readiness and related classes.
• Provide employment support services for students enrolled in youth workforce programs.
• Work with school districts to recruit students, focusing outreach on targeted populations.

• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in staff and team meetings, in-service programs, workshops and seminars.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & SkillsMinimum Qualifications:

• Experience managing or inputting information into a database.
• Experience in an educational setting and/or vocational programs for youth 14 to 21 years of age.
• Experience with at-risk youth programs and/or youth employment programs.
• Associate's degree or higher.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Juvenile Justice, Education, Psychology, Human Development or related field.
• Experience using computer word processing and database software.
• Bilingual Experience with at-risk youth programs.

Working Conditions/Employment RequirementsWorking Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Regular attendance during scheduled work hours.
• Variety of settings including outdoors, office, and classroom environment.
• Flexible hours as necessary, including occasional evening work hours.
• Travel within ESD 112 region and to program sites; may transport students and conduct home visits.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol, FBI, and DSHS.

Educational Services District 112 is an equal opportunity employer.