Youth Services Specialist

Youth Services Specialist - PACE BrooklynWho We AreOur employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a great place to work, and often recommend open positions to friends. We are a culturally diverse company with competitive benefits, frequent opportunities for growth and change, training, and fun activities! We provide: Competitive wages for high performance • 11 Paid Holidays • PTO • Tuition reimbursement • Guided Professional Development Plans • Summer Fridays • Weekly Wellness Sessions • Medical/Vision/ Dental • Employer Paid Life Insurance • Employer 401k Contributions • Employee Referral Bonus • Employee Assistance Programs •Company Picnics • Volunteer Experiences • Access to Free Financial CounselingInnovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Culture, Innovation, and Green teamsGeneral DescriptionThe Youth Services Specialist provides individualized support and development-focused services to youth clients, especially Opportunity Youth ages 18–24. They build rapport with clients and assist them in overcoming barriers to employment, education, and training. They support clients through mentorship, coaching, and connection to supportive services and career pathways.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct intake and needs assessments with youth participantsDevelop action plans that reflect client goals related to employment, education, and skill developmentFacilitate youth-focused workshops and job readiness activitiesProvide mentorship and encouragement to promote sustained participationRefer participants to supportive services including mental health, housing, or childcare as neededMonitor progress toward goals and update service plans as appropriateMaintain accurate and timely documentation in case management systemsCollaborate with internal departments and external youth service providers to maximize available resourcesMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Social Work, Youth Development, Psychology, or a related fieldMinimum 2 years of experience working with disconnected or vulnerable youth populationsStrong interpersonal, coaching, and group facilitation skillsFamiliarity with trauma-informed and youth-centered service modelsPay Range: $23.08/hr - $24.04/hrAbout UsGrant Associates is a national workforce development company that is passionate about raising the economic security for the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Since opening our doors in 1997, we have operated programs in cities large and small, partnering with communities to build the human side of economic development. As one of the largest workforce development organizations in North America, we have provided workforce development services to more than 50,000 companies and helped more than 1.2 million people achieve their career goals. Grant Associates is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Group, a leading international provider of Human Services with offices in ten countries.*Grant Associates in an Equal Opportunity Employer