Career Coach – In School Youth

JobID: 2257

TITLE OF POSITION: Career Coach — In School Youth (ISY) Saginaw County

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

– Bachelors Degree with preferred emphasis in Human Services
– Able to work with diverse populations
– Proven record of excellent customer service
– Ability to read and interpret documents
– Demonstrate good communication and organizational skills
– Proficiency in public speaking
– Experience with Office/TEAMS, Edmentum, ZOOM, DocuSign, Internet, Email
– Team player

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

– Previous successful experience working with Michigan Works! Programs
– Previous experience working with at-risk youth with barriers to employment
– Knowledge of Great Lakes Bay Region and specifically Midland County
– Knowledge of Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs
– Knowledge of Jobs for Michigans Graduates (JMG) Program

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO:

Senior Program Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Recruit participants for enrollment into WIOA In School Youth (ISY) and JMG programs.
– Determine eligibility and suitability for WIOA ISY and/or JMG programs
– Enrollment and engagement of WIOA ISY & JMG Participants
– Provide follow-up services for WIOA ISY & JMG completers
– Assist individuals with career exploration, assessments, barrier removal, GED/HS completion and/or post-secondary training to obtain self-sufficient employment
– Facilitate employability skills workshops — both in-person and virtually
– Ensure the WIOA Youth 14 Elements are offered and available to all ISY enrollments
– Ability to recruit and set up work experience sites for the ISY
– Schedule and arrange Talent Tours
– Development of Individual Service Strategies (ISS), ISS Action Plans and Objective Assessments
– Ability to help job seekers with resumes and cover letters, including proofreading
– Maintain professional image
– Proficient with the use of computers, Office/TEAMS, Edmentum, ZOOM, DocuSign, Internet & Email
– Have knowledge of local community service agencies and resources in the Great Lakes Bay Region and specifically Midland County
– Have knowledge of agencies/services provided at Michigan Works!
– Participate and contribute to committee work/ teamwork, willing to learn and use Goal4It Career Coach processes and strategies.
– Other duties as assigned

Compensation: Per Contract