SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT COUNSELOR

EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING DEPARTMENT

Full-time / Seasonal (35 hours per week)

General Responsibility: The Summer Youth Employment Counselor is responsible for providing leadership, guidance and support to young adult participants in our “Paid Summer Youth Employment / Career Exploration” program. The ideal SYE Counselor will possess strong leadership qualities; the ability to work collectively with other department members at one of our three Career Center locations (No. Kingstown, No. Providence, Westerly); written and oral communication skills are a requirement.

Specific Responsibilities: As the gate keeper to the client file, the Summer Youth Employment Counselor is responsible for ensuring all clients who make up their “case load” receive a meaningful summer experience robust in activities which support “Work Preparation & Career Exploration”. In addition to being able to work collectively with other year-round and seasonal staff, the SYE Counselor should possess the ability to engage local businesses and community partners to ensure successful worksite placement. Additional key program responsibilities include; creation of client individual career plan portfolio, applying results of client skills & interest assessment towards worksite placement; ensure application and eligibility documents are completed and present in the client file; completion and submission of all payroll related documents; identify and resolve any potential barriers that might interfere with clients ability to successfully complete the six week summer program; conduct pre-program worksite visit to develop job description aligned to client goals; complete regular bi-weekly worksite visits to ensure all stakeholders are fulfilling expectations as outlined in the worksite partnership agreement; completion of descriptive weekly case notes which include significant changes or updates and highlight program participation and progress towards established goals.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Service related field or cumulative education and work experience preferred.

Special Qualifications: Must possess strong computer skills including Word, Excel and basic data entry. Must be able to work independently. Must have reliable transportation; primary job locations include; North Kingstown, North Providence & Westerly. Must be reliable and dependable. Must have valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance. Must be willing to undergo a comprehensive background screening check. Bilingual is a plus.

Application Process: Cover letter and resume due to Tri-County Community Action Agency at www.tricountyri.org ; fax 1-855-372-4016; mail to Tri-County Community Action Agency, 1126 Hartford Avenue, Suite 201, Johnston, RI 02919.

Tri-County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Tri-County is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, limited English proficiency (LEP), gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.