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Location: Waukegan, IL Type: Full-Time

As our Workforce Readiness and Placement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our youth towards successful careers. You will be responsible for delivering workforce readiness classes, facilitating job placements, and fostering strong relationships with both youth and employers. Your expertise and dedication will help shape the future workforce and create lasting impact in our community.

YCC is dedicated to transforming the lives of youth ages 16-24 through our comprehensive workforce readiness program. Our mission is to provide pathways to success through GED completion, hands-on career training, and leadership development. We believe in the potential of every young person and strive to equip them with the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

YCC offers a full-time salary, robust benefits, and a salary range of $48,000 – $51,000.

 View the full job description below.

Send an email with your resume to youthdemo2018@gmail.com to be considered for this nonprofit career opening.

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Workforce Readiness and Placement Manager is the primary point of contact for placement and follow-up services for members.  The Workforce Readiness and Placement Manager develops and maintains relationships with employer partners and identifies placement opportunities for members.  This role serves as the primary contact with alumni and initiates and maintains regular contact with members throughout their follow-up year.  The Workforce Readiness and Placement Manager provides a key role in working with members throughout their active programming to identify strengths and career interests to work towards a successful placement.  Through the YouthBuild program, this role is referred to as the Job Developer. 

·       Prepare and deliver a placement and career readiness curriculum designed to prepare members to have the skills necessary for long-term employability.    

·       Work with members to develop personal and professional goals related to career readiness.  Monitor and provide updates to goals throughout members’ participation.

·       Maintain strong recording and reporting practices of engagement with members, including member contact and employment documentation. 

·       Secure employment documentation from members during active programming and follow-up year.

·       Complete accurate and timely entries into databases with assigned data.

·       Provide relevant information for mid-term and end of term evaluations of members.  Participate in youth conferences as necessary to ensure that members are aware of their individual performance and can maintain steady progress to complete the program and achieve their goals. 

·       Participate in orientation and Mental Toughness activities to better determine career goals and career readiness of potential members. 

·       Participate in weekly case management and program meetings, providing information as necessary to ensure strong communication on issues impacting members and their success in the program. 

·       Actively participate in recruitment and retention activities of members.

·       Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.

·       Strong organizational and administrative skills

·       Close attention to detail and ability to plan and meet timelines

·       Ability to work under pressure

·       Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire youth and build strong, lasting partnerships with employers

·       Self- motivated and ability to adapt quickly

·       Excellent written and verbal communication

·       Positive, collaborative team player

·       Solid skills in Microsoft Office and ability to learn and utilize other platforms

Supervised by:  Program Director

Supervises: N/A

Internal:  All departmental personnel that are employed by YCC.

External:  Members, Department of Labor, IL YouthBuild Coalition, general public, job centers, employment centers, regulatory and licensing agencies, county, state and federal representatives and all organizations that interact with YCC.

Education

A minimum of bachelor’s degree in business, workforce development, youth development or other relevant area of study.   

Experience and Qualifications

·       A minimum of two years working with youth (16 -24 years old)

·       A minimum of two years business background, developing jobs

·       Successful completion of criminal background checks, including but not limited to fingerprinting, National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state police background check

·       Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English

·       Ability to manage multiple competing priorities

·       Ability to work cooperatively within a multi-program, multi-grant funded environment

·       Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing 

·       Ability to work independently, maintaining strong attention to detail and managing workload

·       Possess extensive experience in Excel (required). Strong skills in Microsoft Office platform and the ability to learn and independently use a variety of databases and reporting systems.

·       Ability to manage people and contribute to a culture of teamwork.

·       Ability to lift and/or move at least 20 pounds using proper body mechanics

·       Visual acuity to read a computer screen and other documents

·       Ability to utilize a telephone and respond to callers

·       Develop an understanding of YouthBuild and AmeriCorps programs and philosophy and be able to effectively communicate that to potential members and their families.

·       Participate in recruitment activities and assist in answering questions regarding the YCC programs.

• Maintain confidentiality of member information as it relates to the program. 
• Demonstrate respect for all members.

·       Actively participate in organization and program staff meetings. 

·       Establish collaborative relationships with members of the program staff team to ensure that employment documentation needs are met.

Youth Conservation Corps does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.