Youth Specialist - Jobs for Ohio's Graduates : Job Details

GO Program Career Specialist -

Our Growth Opportunities (GO) Program specifically supports youth ages 15 to 18 impacted by the justice system in overcoming challenges and achieving success. The GO Team uses a wrap around approach to implement the mission of JOG and drive student outcomes.

Responsibilities -

• Travel between assigned schools and community locations to meet with youth.
• Assist youth to successfully transition to employment, enrollment or enlistment while collectively aiding in barrier removal and goal achievement.
• Competency instruction, promote the goals of JOG and facilitate compliance to JOG's standards and objectives.
• Assess participant needs, develop their skill set, provide mentorship, and track/document progress while working collaboratively with all members of the JOG team to determine best practices for participants.
• Meet with the GO team to develop individual youth plans and collaborate on best practices
• Guide and support youth in facilitating monthly peer groups

Qualifications - Education details

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Skills

• Teaching, Social Work, Human Resource Management, Career Development, Job Placement/Development, Employment and Vocational Counseling, Career Guidance, Vocational Education, Community Service Administration, and Work experience with the public, and/or private sector or disadvantaged youth.