Career Coach - In School Youth

Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! - Saginaw, MI

Full-time

Saginaw, MI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Career Coach for In School Youth (ISY) in Saginaw County is responsible for recruiting and supporting at-risk youth in their career development and educational pursuits. This role involves engaging participants in WIOA and JMG programs, facilitating workshops, and providing follow-up services to ensure successful outcomes. The coach will work closely with diverse populations, helping individuals overcome barriers to employment and achieve self-sufficiency.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Compensation as per contract.