Youth Services Specialist

LSI is seeking a passionate and motivated Youth Services Specialist to support young people ages 16–24 in building the skills, confidence, and experience needed to succeed in the workforce. This role combines teaching, coaching, mentoring, and career development to help youth connect learning with real-world career opportunities.

The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with young adults, facilitating career readiness instruction, and helping individuals identify and pursue meaningful career pathways. This is a highly rewarding opportunity with a manageable caseload, strong team support, and the ability to make a direct impact in the community.

Key Responsibilities

Work Directly with Youth

Manage a small caseload of up to 15 participants

Provide one-on-one coaching focused on career development and employment readiness

Facilitate workplace readiness and career exploration lessons

Help participants identify strengths, goals, and career interests

Support confidence-building and personal development

Support Learning & Skill Development

Guide participants through online learning and training platforms

Provide accountability, encouragement, and academic support

Connect educational progress to real-world career pathways

Assist youth in developing foundational workplace and life skills

Connect Youth to Career Opportunities

Coordinate and support:

Job shadows

Internships

Work-based learning experiences

Build relationships with local employers and community organizations

Help participants transition into employment, training, or postsecondary opportunities

Track Progress & Outcomes

Maintain organized participant records and documentation

Monitor progress toward goals and milestones

Collaborate with internal staff to ensure participant success and program effectiveness

Required Qualifications

Experience working with youth or young adults in education, workforce development, counseling, human services, or related fields

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to motivate, coach, and support individuals from diverse backgrounds

Strong organizational skills and ability to independently manage a small caseload

Preferred Qualifications

Background in:

Teaching or education

Career counseling

Workforce development

Human services

Experience facilitating group instruction, workshops, or training sessions

Familiarity with employment readiness or career pathway programming

Why Join Us?

Low caseload (maximum of 15 participants) allowing for meaningful support

Opportunity to combine teaching, coaching, and workforce development

Ability to build employer partnerships and create real career pathways for youth

Supportive, mission-driven team environment

Meaningful work that directly impacts the future success of young people

Additional Information

Local travel within the service area may be required

Position may include a mix of in-person, office-based, and community-based work

This position is contingent upon contract award; candidates may be identified and interviewed prior to award

Our Mission

We are committed to connecting youth to opportunity by providing the tools, guidance, and real-world experiences needed to succeed in today’s workforce.