at Kansas WorkforceONE in Hays, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Are you passionate about helping young people build confidence, develop skills, and find meaningful employment? Kansas WorkforceONE is looking for a Youth Employment Specialist to support youth with disabilities as they explore career opportunities and transition into the workforce.
In this role, you'll provide individualized career coaching, connect youth with employment and training opportunities, and build relationships with local employers and community partners to support long-term career success.
This is an hourly position reporting to the Employment and Career Transition for Youth (knectY) Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized career coaching, assessments, and employment planning based on each youth's strengths, interests, and goals.
- Assist with job readiness skills, including resume development, interview preparation, workplace expectations, communication, and self-advocacy.
- Identify and coordinate employment, internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, and other work-based learning opportunities.
- Develop relationships with employers, schools, and community organizations to expand inclusive employment opportunities.
- Provide on-the-job coaching, workplace accommodation support, and ongoing guidance to promote successful employment and retention.
- Connect youth and their families with community resources and supportive services to address barriers to employment.
- Maintain accurate participant records, document services and outcomes, and complete required program reporting.
- Participate in community outreach and collaborate with workforce partners to promote disability inclusion and program success.
