youthOPPORTUNITIES! Personal Growth Advisor

Responsibilities:

• Provide support and guidance to at-risk youth in Ashtabula County with decreasing barriers to employment and education
• Personal Growth Advisors are responsible for delivering Comprehensive Client Case Management Employment Program (CCMEP) elements and other youth services as per agency funding agreements.
• The Personal Growth Advisor will visit Pymatuning Valley Local Schools and Conneaut Area City Schools on a weekly basis.
• Provide tutoring and study skills training in areas identified as deficient in accordance with the participant’s service plan. Coordinate with secondary schools, alternative schools, GED services and post-secondary training institutions as needed.
• Provide group and/or individual instruction using program curriculum. This may include, but is not limited to, financial literacy education, entrepreneurial skills training, leadership & citizenship training, healthy behaviors, life skills and pre-employment skills. Instruction is based on participant’s assessment results and their Individual Opportunity Plan (IOP).
• Provide group and individual leadership opportunities that help participants learn teamwork and other positive social behaviors.
• Provide intensive case management to program participants. Assist participants in building their strengths and removing or reducing barriers to achieving their training and employment goals.
• Identify supportive service needs and coordinate assistance as appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive guidance to promote growth in each participant’s educational, personal, social & employability skills. Provide information and referral to community resources as needed, including mental health or substance abuse services when indicated.
• Serve as a liaison for the participant to the agency, funding source(s) and community resources and systems as necessary for participant’s program success. Make timely referrals as needed and track progress.
• Market the program to eligible participants, referral resources, potential worksites and area employers.
• Recruit guest speakers on various topics of interest to participants.
• Plan and lead career exploration opportunities to benefit program participant’s career development.
• Meet or exceed the goals and performance standards of agency and funding source(s). Including preparing and submitting required reports on a timely basis.
• Abide by all applicable agency, local, state and federal regulations or guidelines affecting the program and program participants.
• Prepare and maintain case notes in compliance with funder requirements for each participant documenting all services, goals, barriers and accomplishments.
• Conduct follow-up and complete follow-up case notes in compliance with funder requirements.
• Attend scheduled meetings and authorized trainings.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

QUALIFICTIONS:

Education:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Work or related field preferred.
• Experience – Three (3) years related experience in teaching, counseling or working with young adults 14 to 24 preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Able to engage at-risk youth & young adults in classroom and individual instruction.
• Able to work with, and be sensitive to, the needs of low income and diverse populations in a non-judgmental way.
• Group facilitation, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Google Suites, E-mail, texting & social media.
• Able to work both independently, with considerable self-direction, and as a contributing member of a team.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability & willingness to comply with agency and funding source(s) performance standards.

Eligibility Limitations:

• Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and clearance to drive agency vehicles.
• Must successfully complete BCII/FBI Criminal Background check and submit to required pre-employment and other drug screening as per agency policy.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet the availability of participant’s who are in-school or work experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ashtabula, OH 44004: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $57,509 - $104,213