About the role#
The Youth Employment Opportunity Program (YEOP) Representative serves as a mentor for youth designated as at-risk. Working under the supervision of an Employment Program Manager and the guidance of an Employment Program Representative, you will help young people navigate career and educational pathways. This is an on-site student assistant position based in Eureka, California. You may work up to 1,500 hours over a 12-month period, with shifts scheduled around your college classes.
What you'll do#
- Provide peer advising and case management for youth clients.
- Offer educational guidance, career awareness, and employment preparation assistance.
- Refer clients to training programs, education providers, and supportive services.
- Conduct workshops and outreach to schools, community organizations, and employers to recruit clients and promote the program.
- Manage client case folders according to the YEOP manual.
- Register clients and record all services provided within the CalJOBS system.
What you'll need#
- You must be between the ages of 15 and 25 and currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate with tact and good judgment when interacting with customers, coworkers, and management.
- Experience giving oral presentations to various audiences.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to plan, organize, and adapt to changing priorities while meeting deadlines.
- A desire to help others and the ability to read and write at a level necessary for documenting activities.
Location & details#
- Location: 409 K Street, Eureka, CA, 95501.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Travel: Some travel may be required.
- Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. You must be authorized to work in the United States.
About State of California
The State of California operates as a government agency based in Sacramento. It employs over 46,000 people to manage public services across the region. The organization focuses on sectors including public health, education, engineering, and policy. It maintains operations in Sacramento to support its administrative and service functions.
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