Part-Time Youth Employment Specialist-The Loft (School Based Services)

🌟 Join Our Team at Family Connections! 🌟

Are you passionate about empowering young minds and helping them navigate their path to success? If you're an empathetic, skilled, and dedicated individual, we want you to be a part of our team at The Loft at Columbia High School, in Maplewood, NJ as a Youth Employment Specialist.

Position Title: Youth Employment Specialist

Reports To: Program Manager

Part Time: 17.5 hrs/week

Location: The Loft at Columbia High School

Your Mission:

As a Youth Employment Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding and mentoring the future leaders of our community. Your mission is to provide college and career counseling to students, facilitate job readiness groups, build strong relationships with the employer community, assist with college planning, and prepare students to transition into adulthood. Your dedication will make a lasting impact on our students' lives.

Qualifications:

🎓 Education/Certification: A Bachelor's Degree in a human services field or an Associates degree with at least 3 years experience working with youth. 

🌆 Experience: Your proven ability to work with adolescents in an urban setting is a valuable asset that will help you connect with and support our students effectively.

📚 Knowledge: You bring knowledge of adolescent development, community resources, and group processes to the table. Your expertise will guide our students towards success.

Skills & Abilities:

🤝 Empathetic Listener: Your ability to create a warm, non-threatening therapeutic atmosphere will make students feel heard and understood.

🌟 Non-Judgmental Support: Providing non-judgmental responses is essential for building trust and fostering growth in our students.

🧠 Counseling Skills: Your capacity to counsel adolescents will help them overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

🤝 Team Player: As a member of our multi-disciplinary team, your collaboration and teamwork are vital to our students' success.

📢 Advocate for Students: You will advocate for students with school personnel, ensuring they receive the support they need.

🌎 Diversity & Inclusion: Your ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds will create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Professional Characteristics:

🤗 Open and Warm: Your open, warm, and empathic personality will make students feel valued and understood.

👂 Attentive Listener: Being an attentive listener is key to addressing students' needs effectively.

🤝 Team Player: You are adaptable, open to feedback and supervision, and able to work with others seamlessly.

🧠 Self-Motivated: Your dedication and enthusiasm drive you to make a meaningful impact.

💼 Responsible: You take ownership of your responsibilities, ensuring the best outcomes for our students.

🌟 Eager to Learn: Your willingness to seek additional training and skills demonstrates your commitment to personal and professional growth.

Join us in shaping the future of our students, supporting them on their journey to success. If you're a dedicated, enthusiastic individual who is ready to take on additional tasks and responsibilities, we want you on our team.

Don't miss the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our youth. Apply now and help us empower the leaders of tomorrow! 🎓✨

Family Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to excellence. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age veteran status, or sexual orientation or other protected classes under the State and Federal law.