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Gratiot Isabella RESD
Career Coach
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What they do
A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$57,161 / year median in Michigan
+3% projected growth
Job Description
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
- 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 Saginaw County
- Knowledge of Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs
- Knowledge of Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) Program
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO
: Senior Program ManagerDUTIES 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 Saginaw 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