Career Coach

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 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 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000