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Youth Services Specialist
Green Valley Workforce - Lawrence, MA
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Youth Services Specialist (YSS) plays a crucial role in implementing various programs aimed at supporting youth in the Lawrence, MA area. This position focuses on career counseling, workshop facilitation, and building relationships with community partners and employers to enhance the effectiveness of youth programs. The YSS is dedicated to helping young individuals identify suitable career paths that align with local job opportunities, ensuring they have access to good wages, benefits, and advancement opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Career counseling
- Develop, facilitate, and present workshops
- Case management
- Establish and maintain community and employer relations
- Facilitate work opportunities for youth
- Record keeping and data entry
- Flexible workweek during high activity periods
Requirements
- A degree in Human Services or a related field
- At least four years of experience working with youth and disadvantaged groups
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Experience in workshop facilitation is a plus
- Must have own transportation and be willing to travel throughout Massachusetts
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Computer proficiency including Excel, database entry, and reporting
- Favorable CORI/background check
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in workshop facilitation
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
