Equus Workforce Solutions - Muncie, IN

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Muncie, IN
Social Assistance

About the position

As a Career Advisor with Equus Workforce Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in helping job seekers and career changers navigate their paths towards sustainable and high-demand careers. This position involves delivering a comprehensive program that includes classroom instruction, work-based learning, and community engagement activities aimed at assisting students in achieving their personal and program goals. You will be responsible for teaching the Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) curriculum in assigned high schools, utilizing effective teaching methods that cater to the diverse needs of students. Your role will also involve developing lesson plans that incorporate the JAG curriculum along with supplemental materials and activities, ensuring that students meet specific competencies required by the program. In addition to classroom instruction, you will engage in outreach activities to recruit students who would benefit from the JAG program, collaborating with school counselors to ensure adequate enrollment in classes. You will provide essential information and education to students and their parents or guardians about the JAG program, assisting them throughout the enrollment process. Assessing each student's educational and employment preparedness will be a key responsibility, as you will administer necessary testing and assessments to gauge their readiness. Your role will also encompass case management services, where you will offer guidance, support, and tutoring to students, as well as referrals to community partners when appropriate. You will maintain accurate records and data in multiple database systems, ensuring that you provide follow-up services to students for at least one year after their expected graduation date. Monitoring program data, including graduation rates and employment outcomes, will be essential to measure the success of the program and its participants. Additionally, you may be required to perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall mission of Equus Workforce Solutions to deliver effective workforce development services.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a comprehensive program of classroom, work-based, and community-based activities designed to help students achieve personal and program goals.
  • Teach classes of the Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) curriculum in the assigned high school daily.
  • Use current and effective teaching methods to instruct students, tailoring methods to their needs.
  • Develop classroom lesson plans incorporating the JAG curriculum along with supplemental materials and activities.
  • Grade and record students' assignments and report letter grades for each student every marking period.
  • Formulate and implement outreach activities to recruit students for the JAG program.
  • Provide information and education to students and their parents/guardians about the JAG program and assist in the enrollment process.
  • Assess each student's educational and employment preparedness and administer required testing and assessments.
  • Provide case management services, guidance, support, tutoring, and referrals to community partners.
  • Input data into multiple database systems and maintain case files.
  • Provide monthly follow-up services to students for a minimum of one year following high school graduation or expected graduation date.
  • Monitor and maintain program and participant data and records.

Requirements

  • Related Associate degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent work experience.
  • Related work experience in workforce development or related programs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated customer service skills.
  • Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources.
  • One to three years' experience in workforce development or related programs preferred.

Benefits

  • Extensive learning opportunities
  • Networking programs
  • Impact on the lives of others
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