About us:
At Mettle-Works Behavioral Health, our mission is to empower individuals to achieve holistic well-being by addressing the eight dimensions of wellness: emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual. We are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that fosters resilience, promotes personal growth, and enhances the quality of life for our clients. Through a collaborative and inclusive approach, we strive to create a supportive community where everyone can thrive and reach their fullest potential.
Primary Goal:
Responsible for recruiting, engaging, and enrolling high school students into the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Program while developing partnerships with local businesses and employers to create employment, internships, and hands-on work experience opportunities for participating youth.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and recruit eligible high school students for participation in the WBL program.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with local high schools, guidance counselors, career coordinators, and school administrators.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employers across various industries to expand job placement opportunities
- Support recruitment and engagement efforts for youth programs
- Assist high school youth clients with employment readiness skills
- Prepare youth to obtain and sustain employment
- Help youth complete resumes, applications, and interview preparation
- Support job search activities and employment follow-up
- Encourage youth participation in work-based learning opportunities
- Maintain professional communication with clients and staff
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a college or university program pursing a degree
- Strong social networking, interpersonal, and professional relationship building skills
- Ability to work with youth with disabilities
- Interest in youth development, workforce development, or marketing
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple clients, and coordinate activities across various counties in Maryland
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 70% of the time
- Proficiency in email communication, scheduling, documentation, and basic computer skills
