Out of School Youth Specialist

Are you looking for a rewarding work environment with great benefits, where you will impact the lives of others (as well as yourself)?

Position: Out of School Youth (OSY) Specialist

Location: Brightpoint, IN

(Adams, Allen , Wells)

Hours: 7:30 am- 4:30 pm Monday through Friday (some evenings and weekends)

Starting Salary Range: $51,480.00

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JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting out of school youth in achieving self-sufficiency related goals through our Workforce Investment Opportunities Act (WlOA) program.

Assess youth; develop work plans using goals and objectives and monitor youth progress with strong commitment to follow-up.

Provide direct Brightpoint services as warranted.

Provide information and referral to other providers as necessary.

______________________________________________________________________________JOB DUTIES

• Provide one-on-one case management. Perform initial client assessment with emphasis on self-sufficiency and independence.
• With youth participation, devise and develop individual work plans designed to move the youth to self-sufficiency and independence.
• Provide detailed, thorough monitoring of youth adherence to work plans by persistent and

consistent follow-up through home visits, office visits, and off-site visits.

• Recruit youth by obtaining referrals from in-house and outside resources and the community at large.
• Comply with all WlOA documentation requirements in a timely fashion including contacts and activities involving youth, employers, and other groups; develop and maintain a well-organized filing system. Record information and data daily, using the WlOA data management system. It is understood that a minimum of 15-30 minutes per day is required to maintain the electronic data bases.
• Assist youth enroll in and attend High School Equivalency (HSE) classes to earn their diplomas.
• Assist the Resource Coordinator in recruiting employers for work-based learning experiences for OSY youth participants. Assist youth in the employment process.
• Assist youth in finding and maintaining quality employment, post-secondary educational, and/or short-term training certification programs; work closely with students and employers for 12 months after completion of the program.
• Advocate for the program and develops a pool of effective community support resources by working with employers, parents, civic groups, and legislators to build awareness of and support for the program; develops job opportunities, participates in public relations activities, attends meetings and speaks to various community groups.
• Communicate accurate and timely information to the Program and Assistant Program Managers concerning progress related to assigned projects/activities and client work plans. Express any needs, concerns, and/or problems in completing projects.
• Awareness of all programs, projects, and activities provided by various departments of the agency.
• Participate in supervision and group meetings with Program and Assistant Program Manager.
• Implement Brightpoint Values at all times.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree or a minimum of 3 years social service case management experience required. Public Affairs, Social Work, or Psychology preferred. Emphasis on case management techniques, counseling skills, and networking skills.
• Experience working with youth accompanied by knowledge of adolescent development issues.
• Must successfully complete Family Development Specialist Training if available. This includes maintaining these certifications.
• When driving for Brightpoint, the employee must have the ability to provide own transportation as needed, have a valid Indiana driver's license, and must maintain minimum liability limits of

$100,000/$300,000 on auto insurance.

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DATES FOR INTERNAL POSTING: From 05/27/2026 to Until Filled

TENTATIVE DATES FOR EXTERNAL POSTING: From 08/08/2024 to Until Filled

APPROXIMATE DATE FOR POSITION TO BEGIN: ______________________________________________________________________________________

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