Job Details

JobID: 2257

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s 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 Michigan’s 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