Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Local Government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Suzanne Schreuer
Title: Office Associate
Email: sschreuer@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/

Job Description

Carroll County Workforce Development (CCWD) is seeking an energetic, customer service minded individual to join our team as a Youth Program Specialist. The Youth Program Specialist assists young people, ages 16-24, who face significant barriers by providing training and employment opportunities.
As the Youth Program Specialist, you will provide direct service to youth customers including intake, assessment, job search assistance, case consultations, referral, and crisis intervention. You will provide services by implementing an Individual Service Strategy, providing career and educational guidance, career planning and placement services. The Specialist will assist the Youth Program Coordinator with program delivery and development with primary focus on all aspects of the Governor’s Summer Youth Program and Paid Work Experience (internships) including site development, clerical support, business liaison and mentoring.
An ideal candidate will have good problem-solving skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with social media platforms and will enjoy helping youth customers set and reach training and employment goals.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, Psychology, or related field
2. Two years’ experience in case management, vocational training, and/or working with young adults*
3. Obtain Youth Worker certification within one year of employment
4. Valid driver’s license
5. Requires a criminal background check as condition of employment
*A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s Degree

Wages per hour: 45,116.00
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES

Days of Work:
MONDAY 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  TUESDAY 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  WEDNESDAY 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  THURSDAY 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  FRIDAY 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shift:

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 05/02/2023