Our client is a local government agency dedicated to providing inclusive, innovative, and high-quality public services to its residents. The role involves supporting program operations by recruiting and advising youth, facilitating workshops, and maintaining participant records. This is an onsite, contract position in Alexandria, Virginia, paying $21.00–$23.00 per hour. 

Responsibilities

• Determine applicants' eligibility for the Summer Youth Employment Program
• Provide recommendations for transition plans to improve employability
• Facilitate Career Readiness and Life Skills workshops for participants
• Conduct program orientation for participants and work site supervisors
• Conduct weekly site visits to support participants and employers
• Assist participants with transportation options
• Utilize Web Harmony for case management documentation
• Maintain accurate participant records
• Prepare and distribute program paperwork
• Identify and resolve programmatic issues
• Perform special duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of college-level courses in counseling, education, social work, or a related field
• One year of experience in human service work involving public contact
• Knowledge of employment and training needs for economically disadvantaged youth
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Knowledge of MS Word and database management systems
• Valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS in Social Science, Business, or Education
• At least one year of experience in job development with economically disadvantaged youth
• Experience using database management systems to support casework

What We Offer

• 401K retirement plan
• Medical and dental benefits for qualifying professionals
• Flex spending account
• Pet Insurance
• Credit Union Membership
• Sick Leave where mandated by law
• Worker Advantage discount program
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Employment Enterprises, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, assign, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, U.S. Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Employment Enterprises, Inc. is the parent company of Temporary Solutions, Inc. Temporary Solutions is a workforce solutions company based out of 10550 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, VA 20109. You can reach our recruiters about this job and more at 703-361-2220 or email recruiters@eeihr.com.

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